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.

her fists to steady

was her so-called friend from a

hypoglycemia during a part-time job; thus Sylvia had always trusted

had always played the wolf in sheep's clothing

speak, Freya rushed to say, "Sylvia, you should apologize to Bridget right away. I believe you didn't

causing Freya's usually timid eyes to flicker with a

just looking out for you. If you apologize now and give the competition slot back to Ms. Simpson, Mr. Garcia and

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

making her admit to slandering Bridget online

"If you believe me, why should I apologize? How is

while, and even looked at Sylvia

bowing and scraping at Rupert, turned around

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.

had always been supportive of Sylvia, couldn't stand it

like that,

the couch. Bridget was nestled against