Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 139

Why could Sylvia catch his eye?

The next moment, Freya lifted her damp eyes to look at the man sitting next to her. Her body swayed as she fell into his arms, hiding her face.

"Oops, sorry, I get a bit carsick sitting in the back."

Men, being men, rarely resist an embrace, and he quickly wrapped his arm around her with a smile.

"No worries, I've got you."

"Thanks, you're so kind."

Freya fought back her discomfort to thank him, all while plotting to tarnish Sylvia's image in Rupert's eyes.

...

In the taxi, Sylvia breathed a sigh of relief. "Christine, thank you."

Christine patted her chest, explaining, "No problem, but you should watch out for your friend. She's been parading around the office since this morning, emphasizing that she's your BFF. A lot of the guys seem to think she's their way in to get close to you." "I'll keep that in mind."

remained unchanged; Freya's actions didn't surprise

Simpson went up to them, said something, and then got

to see

ember glowing ominously in the

seemed Bridget was involved in the earlier incident

Christine whispered, "Ms. Simpson seems nice to everyone else, but she's always picking on you. Could she be

this

only known each other for a couple of days, with

Bridget compared to others. Anyone with a bit

always a

off with

she'd left her keys back at the Garcia household.

unwilling to return to the Garcias, she turned to the dorm

diligent supervisor was nowhere to be found. She ended up waiting at the door for over

regular supervisor

her. All the spare dorm keys are locked inside. Maybe you could call a teacher, and they can get in touch with the dean to help get you a spare

she wasn't on the best terms with the dean, and contacting him this

she didn't want the hassle, so