Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 181

As everyone mingled, a shadow slipped out unnoticed.

Bridget caught a glimpse and her smile deepened.

...

At the reception, Freya was fixated on the invitation.

The embossed paper, sprinkled with gold dust, exuding an allure of luxury beyond her reach in this lifetime.

That's when a voice broke the silence.

"Feeling envious?"

Freya looked up to see Christine, her expression a mix of amusement and challenge. "What are you doing here?"

Christine tapped the invitation. "A dog can never take the place of its master."

"Stop talking nonsense!" Freya snapped, visibly irate.

"Touched a nerve? Or did I hit too close to home?" Christine's smile widened.

Hearing this, Freya instinctively stepped back.

"What do you know?"

being backstabbed by Bridget, huh?" Christine taunted.

"What do you want?"

of the people you despise?" Christine

I trust you? And how do you know who I

"You're jealous of Sylvia, envious and resentful toward Bridget. Am I

clenched the invitation

is blocking my path. Since we share common enemies, why not join forces? Without Bridget and Sylvia, getting closer to Rupert will be a breeze for you, right? All I want in return is a stable

you're content being

'lapdog' triggered Freya's emotions, sending her into

"Shut up! Get lost!"

person. But next time, it might not be a birthday

turned to leave

another woman marrying

her jealousy, she

"Wait,

with Bridget's party

What's your

belongs to en.kikit

you don't know is that Eloise and her husband are quietly getting a divorce because he cheated, but he won't disclose his lover's

on to Christine's

"I get it."

....

the birthday bash, Sylvia entered the hall with her