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?"

for all these competitions, I have to hustle and send out resumes." "Right. Let's go." Sylvia didn't

and linked arms with Sylvia, probing, "Your competition is

worry. I've got it all

Freya pinched her fingers together,

something

after all these years of

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

should

stiffened, and she bit her

"I've got plans tomorrow, so don't wait

smile curled

The next morning.

interviews early, leaving Sylvia alone, still

got up. Opening the door, she

"It's nine o'clock."

in moving fast. She had pulled an all-nighter and hardly had the

dragged her to freshen up, clearly

but you insisted on staying in this