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.

to steady herself.

was her so-called friend from

hypoglycemia during a part-time

with the heiress Bridget all along. Freya had always played the wolf in sheep's clothing near Sylvia. Seeing Sylvia, Freya, as

could even speak, Freya rushed to say, "Sylvia, you should apologize to Bridget right away. I believe you didn't mean to slander her online just for the competition slot." So that

Freya's usually timid eyes to flicker with a hint

for you. If you apologize now and give the competition slot back to

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

about making her admit to slandering Bridget online

away, countering, "If you believe me, why should I apologize? How is this apology any different from admitting to a

for a while, and even looked

bowing and scraping at Rupert, turned around with a face full

is a school! Bridget was the chosen candidate, and I've mentioned this before. I can't believe you let jealousy drive you to such lengths, first trying to hype yourself up with Mr. Garcia online, then spreading rumors about Bridget. We cannot allow

always been supportive of Sylvia, couldn't stand

isn't like that,

from the couch. Bridget was nestled against Rupert's shoulder, her eyes glistening with