Chapter 74 Taking a Gamble

Cyril's face flushed with both embarrassment and uncertainty. He had no inkling what sort of scandalous act his sister might be planning, but he felt it was imperative to intervene. "I don't know exactly what she's planning against you, but by coming here today, I'm sure she's up to no good. Consider this a warning. Whether you believe me or not is up to you," said Cyril, having said his piece and leaving the ball in Sylvia's court. Sylvia seemed slightly incredulous, questioning if Cyril had approached him solely to convey this vague caution. He knew Bonnie too well, and he doubted Cyril had any concrete notion of her potential schemes. "You don't know what she might do, but I'm all too aware. How about we make a wager? Let's bet on whether your sister plans to ruin my reputation today," Sylvia proposed, which left Cyril taken aback. He understood that Bonnie could be extreme in her actions, but to bring someone to the brink of ruin seemed far-fetched. Sylvia noticed every nuance