Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 64

Freya watched as Sylvia took over the milk carton.

With a touch of impatience, Freya made a toast gesture.

"Cheers."

Just as Freya was about to take a sip, Sylvia, seizing the moment Freya was off-guard, snatched the carton right out of her hands.

"This brand has many flavors, let me see which one I prefer. Oh! Freya, you got the same flavor as me?"

Freya's face was a mix of panic and forced cheerfulness as she closely watched Sylvia's hand, "It seems we have similar tastes, so I ended up buying the same one." With that, she grabbed the carton back from Sylvia's left hand and took a gulp, as if afraid Sylvia might opt for a switch.

Sylvia also raised her carton for a sip, "Thanks for the treat."

Watching Sylvia drink through the straw brought a genuinely happy smile to Freya's face.

glad

got to head

the waiting room without a change in

couldn't

...

The competition had begun.

jubilant, both on and off the stage,

contestants gathered around Bridget, complimenting her beauty and her stunning gown. Some even openly stated that Bridget was bound to take first place. Bridget smiled modestly, though her eyes betrayed a certain smug satisfaction

all, since they were here to compete, who wouldn't want to win? When it was Bridget's turn, Sylvia suddenly

covered her mouth, suppressing a giggle. She murmured to herself, "Oh, Sylvia, do you really think I'd let you steal the spotlight with so many cameras around?

had her strategy of preventing Sylvia from coming on stage from the start,

making her way to

I'm presenting a

if suspended in air near the neck and ears, perfectly matching nature's palette. Under the

the judges, while detailed images were displayed

"I took this competition very seriously, opting for genuine diamonds and gems instead of replicas to capture authenticity