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 like

to head

the waiting room without a change in

couldn't help but let out a

...

The competition had begun.

off the stage,

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

and quiet. After all, since they were here to compete, who wouldn't want to

you steal the spotlight with so

coming on stage from the start, and though Sylvia was

way to the stage. Applause erupted as Bridget

everyone. Today, I'm presenting a collection

designs 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

work was shown to the judges, while

diamonds and gems instead of replicas to capture authenticity and direct