Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 66

Sylvia glanced over the audience, her gaze landing on a man seated in the VIP section. Beside him, the event organizer was whispering something with his head bowed low.

However, the man seemed disinterested, casually sipping his coffee through a wisp of steam, his darkened eyes fixed on Sylvia.

An intense pressure feared Sylvia, who had to quickly avert her gaze.

Most people in the audience didn't seem to expect much from Sylvia. After all, competitors like Bridget, who brought diamonds worth hundreds of thousands to the contest, were rare, not to mention her designs were both innovative and complete. Even the organizer thought so.

"Mr. Garcia, don't worry, I've just spoken to Professor Eloise, and she's very pleased with Ms. Simpson. She's definitely taking first place."

Rupert took a sip of his coffee, nonchalantly responding, "Not necessarily."

The organizer was momentarily puzzled, trying to decipher his thoughts. He followed Rupert's gaze to Sylvia on the stage and after some thought, it then dawned on him.

"Mr. Garcia, I got it."

saying, his attention

VIP section and whispered something to a

the host, indicating she was ready to present her

staff member promptly approached with a tray covered by a cloth. As he handed it over, he fumbled, and the tray fell from

artwork shattered, its original form

staff member accused, "It was in your hands.

could you be so careless? If you didn't want to compete with me, you could've just said so. Are

judges' table, Eloise frowned deeply upon hearing it, clearly displeased. Bridget's fans in the

"So ungrateful and presumptuous!"

afraid of losing to Bridget,

grades because of some sleazy

there were some

are one-of-a-kind, and only the very influential can get them. Even Bridget's gown is just

"With looks like that, she probably has more than one sugar

base into drawing publicity for herself, had arranged for her fans to sit behind the VIP section, hoping they would