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 like

to

waiting room without a change in

door, Freya couldn't help

...

The competition had begun.

on and off

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

in the lounge grew tense and quiet. After all, since they were here to compete, who wouldn't want to win? When it was Bridget's turn, Sylvia

I'd let you steal the spotlight with so many cameras around? You can

the start, and though

name, and she rose gracefully, making her way to

presenting

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

shown to the judges, while detailed

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