Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 20

Upon hearing it, Freya excitedly pulled Sylvia to her feet, her eyes turning into crescents with her wide smile.

But beneath that joy, a hint of mocking scorn flashed through her eyes. Probably mocking Sylvia for being so gullible.

On their way to the cafeteria, Sylvia got a call from Naomi. She stepped away from Freya to answer it. "Mom."

"Sylvia, there's a good news. Edwin has a client whose son just returned from abroad. He's handsome, talented, and comes from a good family. How about you two meet for lunch tomorrow?" Naomi's voice bubbled with excitement. "Mom, I just graduated. I'm not looking to get married."

"Sylvia, I've seen his picture for you, and he's really decent. His family has business ties with Edwin, so we know he's a good catch. Plus, with all the drama online lately, I just can't settle down."

Naomi's tone carried a hint of worry. Sylvia caught the underlying message; this blind date was non-negotiable.

"Got it."

"See you tomorrow."

After hanging up, Sylvia turned to see Freya, who was furiously typing away on her phone, her expression a bit odd.

"Freya, you seem busy?"

these competitions, I have

arms with Sylvia, probing, "Your competition is coming

got it all planned out. It's going to

her fingers

Is something

how talented you are. Unlike me, even after all these years of hard work, my design skills are

the past, Sylvia would have offered comfort. Now, she couldn't

you should

she

plans tomorrow,

curled on

The next morning.

left for interviews early,

got up. Opening the door, she found Naomi standing there, holding a bag. "Still sleeping? What

"It's nine o'clock."

tried to tame her messy hair, showing no interest in moving fast. She had pulled

her to freshen up, clearly disapproving of the

outside, but you insisted on staying in this cramped