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.

mention it, glad you

to head

waiting room without a change

the closing door, Freya couldn't help

...

The competition had begun.

both on and off the

and her stunning gown. Some even openly stated that Bridget was bound to take first place. Bridget smiled modestly,

since they were here to

"Oh, Sylvia, do you really think I'd let you steal the spotlight with so many cameras around? You can blame your striking presence for this. Whether it's the creations or the

Sylvia from coming on stage from the start, and though Sylvia was clever, she was no match for Bridget's

host called Bridget's name, and she rose gracefully, making her way to the stage. Applause erupted as

I'm presenting a collection inspired by

evokes a sense of ethereal nature, with a delicate base encrusted with emeralds and sapphires, hanging as if suspended in air near the neck and ears, perfectly matching nature's palette. Under the lights, they resemble sunlit leaves

explanation, her work was shown to the judges, while detailed images were displayed on

"I took this competition very seriously, opting for genuine diamonds and gems instead