Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 67

Sylvia gave Bridget a side glance before striding forward few steps.

"Sure, we're classmates, but are we that close? Even if I need to plead, why would I need a rival to do the job?"

"You..." Bridget was taken aback, a hurt expression crossing her face.

One of the judges, aware of Bridget's not-so-ordinary background and also considering Rupert's presence, stood up immediately to scold Sylvia, "Sylvia, you've destroyed your own piece, and here Ms. Simpson is, trying to help you out of a tight spot. And this is how you repay her? Security! Take her away! No piece, no competition. Don't waste everyone's time."

Bridget wiped the corner of her eye, glancing at Sylvia with a smug look. Sylvia, however, remained unusually calm, "Who said I don't have a piece?"

She turned to Bridget and continued, each word deliberate, "Life is full of surprises, which is why I've prepared a backup."

Bridget's expression stiffened. The next moment, a staff member Sylvia had paid in advance brought another item onto the stage.

looked down at Eloise in the audience, nodding slightly, "This is my creation, the

the mention of a Birthday Crown, the audience's first thought was of

innovation seem challenging. Thus, Bridget couldn't help but let

twist could a small

covering the tray. The audience

"Sylvia, are you...mentally all right? Where's your crown? This tray just has some bits and pieces, if you

and was displeased with Sylvia, glanced over the tray and her eyes immediately lit up,

is indeed a

let out an awkward

Bridget could finish, Sylvia stepped forward, picking up the so-called scattered pieces, and began adorning

necklace, earrings, a bracelet, and a

Victoria Starburst, with a crescent moon embracing it. The moon is set with diamonds

the ring and pulled it forcefully, transforming it into a circlet; then she unclasped the necklace, attaching it to the

circlet, with the crescent moon and star at its heart. As the moon spun, so did the star, radiating light all around, yet always with a soft