Chapter 129: The Determined Knight
Bruce glanced at Duncan’s subtle movements, while also keeping an eye on the reactions of the people around. Seeing some curious glances directed their way, he raised an eyebrow ever so slightly.
“About corperating, we’ll discuss it during work hours. Now’s not the time for it. Sylvia and I are heading back. If you don’t have anything urgent, you should head home too. Tonight’s commotion needs to be contained. I don’t fancy seeing my sister’s name plastered across tomorrow’s entertainment headlines.
“Oh, Bruce, your words really sting. Even if it’s not about me today, Sylvia might still end up getting linked with Cyril somehow. Instead of seeing Sylvia’s name in tomorrow’s gossip, might as well think if it’ll be splashed across the business section alongside Cyril’s. That seems more likely.”
Bruce simply didn’t want Sylvia getting too involved with others, but with the events of tonight, making it
to the headlines seemed unlikely anyway.
Bruce sighed inwardly, but it was the truth.
“As long as you don’t stir up trouble, there shouldn’t be too many issues. Now, let’s go.”
Bruce said, taking Sylvia’s hand, ready to leave.
Duncan saw the siblings leaving and promptly followed suit, like a determined knight, always guarding his princess, and for Duncan, Sylvia was his princess.
The three of them left the banquet hall one after another, and the attention of the others returned. It was just a minor incident for them, nothing that would affect their matters.
Cyril watched them leave and immediately followed suit, stepping out alongside them.
As he
walked out, he coincidentally ran into Jonathan, who was seeing Bonnie off.
Jonathan brushed shoulders with Sylvia and Cyril, noticing Cyril’s fixed gaze in Sylvia’s direction.
Duncan held the car door open for Sylvia, helping her inside before taking the passenger seat himself. They left together in a car. What was the deal with their relationship?
As Jonathan prepared to say something, he noticed Cyril’s reaction wasn’t quite right, so he stopped
himself.
“Seeing how intimate they are, Sylvia and I won’t reach that point again. Could we possibly see their names together on tomorrow’s front page?
It was more like he was asking himself, not expecting an answer.
‘Their relationship…”
Jonathan racked his brain trying to figure out how to respond. He had just arrived and only saw Sylvia leaving with another man, no, two men. But what exactly happened, he truly didn’t know. He could tell Cyril was triggered by the scene.
*Seeing how many men flock around Sylvia after you left, going with two men tonight, what’s there to
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think about their relationship? Clearly, Sylvia’s not being cautious.”
He didn’t want his brother to be stuck in a failed relationship, especially when they didn’t see any merit in Sylvia. So, when he spoke, it was disparaging.
He had heard this kind of disparagement too many times before, but today, hearing it, Cyril found it particularly grating. Why did they think Sylvia was reckless?
“I don’t want to hear anything detrimental about Sylvia from you anymore. Sylvia and I have no relationship. Who she chooses to be with is her own business, nothing to do with me.”
“God, your words really hurt and upset me. Look at you, looking like you’ve been deeply wronged. I just want you to be happier, nothing else.”
Jonathan felt extremely aggrieved. He didn’t know what had happened, so he spoke from Cyril’s
perspective. But Cyril seemed oblivious to it all.
So Jonathan added, “Though I don’t think you being with Sylvia is a good idea. When Sylvia approached you initially, she definitely had her own agenda. Don’t let her bewitch you.”
“Enough, stop it. If there’s nothing else, leave.”
Cyril closed his eyes, interrupting Jonathan.
“Alright, alright, I’ll stop. How about joining us for the party? You don’t seem too happy today. Coming along might cheer you up. I’ve already seen Bonnie off, so there won’t be any disturbances for you tonight.”
Jonathan noticed Cyril’s mood wasn’t great, so he suggested going out together. They had planned it but hadn’t told Cyril beforehand, assuming he wouldn’t agree. However, now might be a good chance.
Cyril, however, was feeling extremely irritable. When he heard Jonathan mentioning the setup, he decided to go and see what was happening. He had something to prepare, and this might be the opportunity to
resolve it.
The atmosphere in the car on the way back became notably tense. Sylvia attempted to speak several times, but Bruce’s cold gaze halted her each time.
Halfway through the journey, the tension inside the car remained palpable. Nobody spoke. Even the driver seemed to speed up unconsciously.
“Why were you here tonight?”
Bruce’s first words carried a defensive tone and discontent, a stark contrast to how it all started.
But when Sylvia turned to him, Bruce flashed a bright smile that seemed devoid of concern for Bruce’s
anger.
“Nothing much, just came to have some fun. What about you? Enjoying tonight?”
“I didn’t find anything particularly enjoyable tonight. At the next intersection, you can get off. Sylvia and I are heading home. If you’re free, don’t follow us anymore. You do have a car, it’s been trailing us all this
while.”
Bruce’s disdain and irritation were clear. He didn’t want Duncan tagging along, and Sylvia had nothing
more to say
But Sylvia was curious, what had happened between the two of them?