Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert) novel Chapter 33

Sylvia settled herself down to steady her thoughts before leaning in to confide in the only officer she felt she could trust.

"Could you help me..."

"Sure," the officer nodded.

After laying everything out, Sylvia felt a weight lift off her shoulders.

Wanting to spare the officer any trouble, she inhaled deeply and said, "I've said all there is to say. I don't want to put you in a difficult position. Just do what you have to do with me."

The female officer had been decent to Sylvia, and the last thing Sylvia wanted was to get her in hot water with Rupert. So, she obediently held up her cuffed hands.

The officer hesitated for a moment while looking at her, and then chuckled, "Actually..."

She started to say something more but then stopped, leaving her sentence hanging in the air. Then she uttered meaningfully, "Staying here might be the safest option for you, don't you think?"

"Safe?" Sylvia was puzzled but nodded, "Thank you."

The officer seemed to want to say more but eventually shook her head and left the room without another word, uncuffing Sylvia before she left.

The story somehow made its way online. Bridget, in an interview, was tearful, insisting Sylvia was innocent. Yet, her expression was laden with unspoken pain and grievance, and she inadvertently revealed her injured arm.

Following her and Rupert’s official announcement, Bridget, celebrated as a brilliant jewelry designer, had garnered a considerable online followers.

Once the interview was posted, eager fans vowed to teach Sylvia a lesson, staking out at the school.

Sylvia didn't budge, replying coolly, "And then? There's no need to hold back, Peter."

Peter, who was signing papers, paused, scrutinizing Sylvia for a long moment. Then, he put his pen away, pulled a document from his briefcase and handed it to Sylvia.

"There's a press conference in an hour. This is your speech. Just read it as is."

Sylvia took over the document. The first page demanded she confess to harming Bridget and deceiving and hitting Julian. It was a scripted apology, essentially a confession, absolving the Garcia family of any involvement.

Peter stood, hands on his back, his presence commanding, "Ms. Lloyd, you're implicated in orchestrating an attack on Ms. Simpson. Even if you didn't act directly, prison is on the table. Whether you care it or not, think about your mother and Mr. Edwin Garcia.

Just apologize publicly, Ms. Simpson will sign a settlement, and you'll be off the hook. As for the Zook family, your admission will clear them of any liability. In return, they'll drop the charges and even extend Edwin's contract."