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 you

to head

into the waiting room without a change

closing door, Freya couldn't

...

The competition had begun.

and off the stage,

all 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,

and quiet. After all, since they were here

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

on stage from the start, and though Sylvia was clever, she was no match

making her way to the stage. Applause erupted as Bridget made her entrance, capturing

Today, I'm presenting a collection inspired

with emeralds and sapphires, hanging as if suspended in air near the neck and ears, perfectly matching nature's

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

opting for genuine diamonds and gems instead of replicas to capture