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"Don't mess with people you shouldn't," the man warned, voice flat and dangerous.
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was all the swagger from a minute ago.
Chris let out a low whistle. "Well, looks like someone finally got what was coming to him."
He shot a glance at Sylvia and raised an eyebrow. "Feel better now?"
Sylvia gave a dry, sarcastic laugh. "Oh, sure. Maybe | should send the guy a trophy for 'heroic justice’ or
something."
Anyone could tell she was being sarcastic.
Chris blinked, surprised. "He just got his face smashed in and you're not even happy? The jerk was harassing
you, wasn't he?"
Sylvia just shrugged, her tone cold. "Letput it this way: say someone gets assaulted. You could step in and
help then and there, but instead you wait until later to play avenger. Sure, speople like being anonymous
heroes. Sapologize. But who actually pays the price? If it were me, I'd rather go down swinging than wait
around for someone to save me."
Chris stared, glancing sideways at Rupert.
Rupert's face had gone even darker.
Sylvia gave a tight smile and turned away. "Anyway, I'm bored. I'm gonna hit the restroom."
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"She really doesn't remember anything. You need to stop pushing her."
Rupert pressed his lips together, flicked open his lighter with a snap, and lit a cigarette. He tossed the lighter
aside and said nothing.
Chris rolled his eyes. "Since when did you get so weird about this stuff?"
A moment later, Rupert was still brooding, staring at where Sylvia had disappeared.
"If I could just sort out the whole Reese mess..."
Chris cut him off, his tone suddenly serious. "What are you planning?"
Rupert didn't answer.
A few minutes later, Sylvia cback from the restroom, interrupting whatever tension was brewing between
them.
"I'm good to go. If you guys have business to talk about, I'll just head home."
Rupert stubbed out his cigarette and headed for the car. "Get in."
Sylvia didn't see the point in arguing. She said goodbye to Chris and slid into the passenger seat.
They drove in silence all the way to her apartment building.
When they finally pulled up to the curb, Sylvia gave him a polite nod. "Thanks for the ride."
She was about to get out when suddenly Rupert grabbed her wrist and pulled her gently but firmly back toward
him.
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They froze for a moment, neither moving.
Rupert leaned in, voice barely above a whisper. "Wait fortomorrow afternoon.
| need to talk to you."
And just like that, the moment passed.
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