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

to head

walked into the waiting room without

door, Freya couldn't help but let out a

...

The competition had begun.

atmosphere was jubilant, both on and off the stage, and

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

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

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

stage from the start, and though Sylvia was

name, and she rose gracefully, making her way to the stage. Applause

presenting a collection

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

the judges, while detailed images were displayed on the big screen for

then added, "I took this competition very seriously, opting for genuine diamonds and