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.

clinching her fists to steady herself. But Rupert's gaze

gracefully approached. It was her so-called friend from

Sylvia out once when she fainted from hypoglycemia during a part-time job; thus Sylvia had

along. Freya had always played the wolf in sheep's clothing near Sylvia. Seeing Sylvia, Freya, as usual, took

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 was the issue at

directly, causing Freya's usually timid eyes to flicker with a hint of

wrong? I'm just looking out for you. If you apologize now and give the competition slot back to Ms. Simpson, Mr. Garcia and the dean will surely not pursue

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

making her

believe me, why should I apologize? How

a while, and

been bowing and scraping at Rupert,

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

supportive of Sylvia, couldn't stand it

isn't like that,

came from the couch. Bridget was nestled