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.

it, glad

to

waiting room without a change in

closing door, Freya couldn't help but let out a

...

The competition had begun.

jubilant, both on and off the stage, and the lounge

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 as they

quiet. After all, since they were here to compete, who wouldn't want to win? When it was Bridget's turn, Sylvia suddenly clutched her stomach

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

her strategy of preventing Sylvia from coming on stage from the start, and though Sylvia was clever, she was no match

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

presenting a collection

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

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

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