Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert) novel Chapter 651

He stopped behind Tristan Garcia and whispered in his ear, "Tristan, we just got a call. That project you wanted was snatched up by someone else. The other party seemed to know our every move."

Tristan's hand jerked, spilling his wine. His gaze sharpened. "Impossible. I spent so much time setting that up. Who could possibly know?"

"It was..." Alfred looked up at Lester Sanford across the table. "Mr. Sanford."

Tristan's eyes snapped up. As if sensing the attention, Lester raised his glass toward him with a knowing smile.

A heavy weight settled in Tristan's chest. He couldn't fathom how Lester knew so much.

Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he turned to look at Rupert Garcia beside him.

Rupert sat tall and composed, his commanding presence easily overshadowing everyone else in the room.

He tilted his head, his voice deep and resonant. "I told you, there's no rush for you."

Because it wasn't his turn yet.

Rupert raised his glass to Tristan again. "Profits above all else. You taught me that."

"You... you're out of your mind."

"I told you earlier, I could be even crazier."

Rupert downed his drink, his dark eyes gleaming with a cold, predatory light.

Tristan's breath hitched.

After the dinner party concluded.

The guests exchanged a few polite pleasantries before dispersing.

After Tristan got into his car, he didn't leave immediately.

He was waiting for someone.

A moment later, Kay Winslet slipped into the vehicle.

"Tristan, I'm sorry. I had no idea this would happen. But at least Sylvia Lloyd's hand is ruined."

Tristan leaned back against the seat and closed his eyes to rest, his tone displeased. "It's not enough. This thorn hasn't been pulled out completely."

He opened his eyes and stared at Kay, his gaze steeped in unquestionable authority.

"Since Lester refuses to break up with Sylvia, she will make a comeback. She and her mother are exactly the same. The moment they see a powerful, wealthy man, they cling to him and never let go."

"Well..." Kay hesitated. "But Lester's father has already stepped in. If I make another move, I'm afraid the Sanford family will completely lose their trust in me."

Whether it was the Garcia family or the Sanford family, Kay didn't want to offend either.

Tristan let out a cold laugh, offering a hint. "Do you know why Rupert and Sylvia got tangled up in the first place?"

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