Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 62

Sylvia quickly took her hand, "Of course, I forgive you. I know you had no choice, I believe in you."

Her face was flushed from the wine, her smile warm and genuine.

Freya nodded vigorously, but internally scoffed. So naive, holding onto those small acts of kindness, served her right to be deceived!

Freya shifted her tone to one of concern, "Sylvia, I heard you're dropping out of the competition? Really, it's okay, we can just get regular jobs, no need to always be so competitive."

"Freya, as my best friend, shouldn't you be encouraging me?"

"I...I just don't want you to overburden yourself, that's all," Freya stammered.

"Okay. Speaking of the competition, I noticed someone tampered with my design. You have my dorm key, right?" Sylvia probed.

Freya began to cry again, a picture of grievance, "You're suspecting me? After all these years of friendship, besides, your roommate has always been against you, and I'm the one who's always been there for you, protecting you. What if it was them?"

get angry and report you? You could get a demerit, especially now that we're about to graduate. You wouldn't want that on your record, would you?" "That's not what I meant." Freya, ever the coward,

key, and I'll flush it in front of them. They won't be able

Sylvia extended her hand.

quite a while before finally handing over the key, worried about getting a demerit. Sylvia took the

have nothing now,

supported her, a smirk on her lips, and then walked her back to

the other three to destroy. Then she sat down at her desk to start on her design. She worked until three in the morning

an insulated bag

the money. I've decided to fight for my future, I'm off to the company. The

I called my mom last night, and she found out that the company always hires interns for every major show but

remember to

then grabbed her design and

...

the day

up early, ready to head out when

that Bridget is wearing a haute couture gown, and you're dressed so plainly, what if the judges give scores also by the impression they have?"