Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 15

Sylvia had barely reached her dorm building when she felt a tap on her shoulder. Whirling around, her classmate, out of breath, pointed towards the main academic building. "Sylvia, Professor White wants you to head over to the dean's office, pronto."

"Alright."

Turning on her heel, Sylvia headed towards the academic building.

Along the way, she caught multiple people looking her way, whispering and pointing with malice in their eyes. It looked like she was walking into a lion's den.

...

In the office.

The moment Sylvia stepped in, she realized she wasn't alone with Professor White. Rupert and Bridget were also there.

Locking eyes with Rupert felt like staring down a black mamba; she felt his gaze could poison her in the next second.

momentarily held her breath, clinching her fists to steady herself. But Rupert's gaze never wavered

approached. It was her so-called friend from

hypoglycemia during a part-time job; thus Sylvia had always trusted her, always listened to her,

Bridget all along. Freya had

apologize to Bridget right away. I believe you didn't mean

too directly, causing Freya's usually timid eyes to flicker with

you apologize now and give the competition slot back

her past life, Sylvia would have believed Freya was genuinely concerned, afraid Sylvia would get into

her admit to slandering Bridget

why should I apologize? How is this apology any different from admitting to a

while,

and scraping at Rupert, turned around

such lengths, first trying to hype yourself up with Mr. Garcia online,

supportive of Sylvia, couldn't stand

like

he could finish, a sobbing sound came from the couch. Bridget was nestled against Rupert's shoulder, her eyes glistening