Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 16

His tactics were never just physical; they were far more terrifying on a psychological level, gradually destroying her hope, tearing her life to shreds, all for Bridget's unassuming, daisy-like smile.

This time, she wouldn't back down! Sylvia clenched her teeth, facing Rupert's gaze head-on.

"Mr. Garcia, where's the evidence?"

Rupert remained silent, but a barely-there smirk played at the corners of his mouth.

Sylvia couldn't decipher his expression.

Until Freya stepped forward, "Sylvia, I'm sorry, I can't watch you go down this path. You can't destroy Mr. Garcia and Bridget's relationship for your own selfish reasons."

She then turned to Rupert with tears brimming in her eyes.

"Mr. Garcia, I've tried to reason with Sylvia, but I couldn't. It was indeed her who spread rumors about Bridget online. You can check her social media accounts; those are the ones used to leak information to the paparazzi.

She's not just after the competition; she's...jealous of you and Bridget being together. She's had a crush on you for a long time, carrying her diary of unrequited love everywhere. If you don't believe me, just check her bag."

first tear slid down her cheek, adding an air of shy vulnerability to her delicate

hadn't given her a glance, she might have never

could argue, the dean snatched her bag and emptied its contents.

"Sylvia, what do you have to say

diary and threw it in

"Take a closer look!"

flipped through the diary, finding no love confessions, only

a couple of times, her

this be? I was sure I

losing it? The one crushing on Mr. Garcia isn't me. How could I possibly fall for him?" Sylvia chuckled, her gaze shifting between

look towards

spectacle was far

her trap, Rupert's gaze turned icy, fixated on

looking at the diary on the floor the

of her love for him? He

by the dean's reproachful glance, Freya quickly tried to cover up, "I don't know when Sylvia