Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert) novel Chapter 594

Naomi couldn’t hold it in any longer and hurried right up to Fay.

“Miss, please, watch what you say. There’s nothing inappropriate going on between Mr. Edwin and me. I’d never get in the way of anyone’s relationship.”

The moment Fay saw Naomi, she looked absolutely terrified.

“Mrs. Naomi, please… don’t do this. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have said anything. I shouldn’t have spread those rumors.”

Naomi hadn’t even touched Fay, but Fay recoiled as if she’d been slapped.

Panicked, Fay stumbled backwards, knocking her chair over with a loud clatter against the tiled floor.

The sound of the heavy oak chair crashing echoed through the dining room, making everyone freeze.

Sylvia’s heart dropped. She knew then that this dinner was about to head south.

Nobody said a word.

Naomi stared at her own hands, trying to explain, “I didn’t touch her. I just wanted her to stop talking nonsense.”

Kay stood up, annoyed. “Mrs. Naomi, you’re a guest here, and I tried to be nice, but now you’re getting physical with Fay? What, feeling guilty now?”

“You…”

Naomi was at a loss for words.

She knew she wasn’t a match for someone as assertive as Kay. No matter what she said, Kay would always find some way to twist it.

That was when Sylvia stepped between Naomi and the rest.

She didn’t rush to argue, but instead faced the Sanford family and apologized sincerely.

“I’m sorry, everyone. If you could just give me a few minutes.”

The Sanford family elders glanced at Scott.

Scott wasn’t an unreasonable man. Although Fay’s words seemed credible, he knew her character well enough—she could be reckless and impulsive. As for Kay, her approach was never his favorite, but since she was his wife’s best friend and treated Reese well, he never said much.

Scott spoke up quietly, “Since things have gotten this far, it’s only right we clear the air.”

His voice turned cold and sharp. “Enough. I said I didn’t want to discuss anything else tonight.”

Sylvia’s expression didn’t change; she had already guessed his answer.

She shot him a cold smile, and he stayed silent, his eyes dark and unreadable.

She didn’t bother with him, keeping her cool as she turned to Fay.

“Well, since Mr. Rupert feels that way, let’s ask Ms. Langley where she heard it from.”

With that, she walked right up to Fay.

“And now someone’s boldly claiming Mr. Edwin is cheating? I don’t remember the Garcia family ever being caught up in this kind of scandal, do you?”