Chapter 38

The Journalism Society at Lakeside College quickly made a name for themselves. They even received personal praise from the Dean. Their publication Big Shot got huge backing from the school, with many lining up for interviews, including some high profile socialites. For a campus media outlet to cause such a stir. It’s almost unheard of

Almost every member of The Journalism Society became campus celebrities.

Of course, Agnes, the interview host, was immediately thrust right into the spotlight.

At first, Agnes didn’t pay much mind to it

Until the topics about her switched from her family background to her private life, then to rumors of her being a kept woman.

During lunch, Kerri showed Agnes the gossip circulating on the forums: ‘Everyone’s saying Jared agreed to your interview because he’s your sugar daddy. Agnes, these rumours have been getting more rampant these past few days. Don’t you want to clear things up?”

Agnes was eating her favourite ribs in sauce. After a glance, she simply said: “Let it be. The innocent need not explain. Given time, these rumours will fade.”

Kerri sighed “All you care about is eating. You’re a journalism student, don’t you know that rumours stop with the wise? I bet someone’s just jealous and trying to smear your name. I can’t believe you’re taking it so lightly.”

It’s not that she was taking it lightly. Agnes knew that someone must be stoking the fire.

follow–up posts were already in the hundreds.

knew, this rumour probably had Jenny’s

rumours of her being kept were heating up.

walked around, she

thought she could ignore it, but being the target of

evening, Agnes was studying in the library, surrounded

hear her name and

the quiet library anymore. So she packed up and decided to head

campus, Agnes suddenly remembered that Jared was supposed to be back from his

schedule from Melbourne to Willowbrook Town.

arriving in half an

from the school to Willowbrook Town airport

a moment, then grabbed a cab straight to Willowbrook International

hadn’t landed yet, supposedly delayed due to the weather.

she might as well wait in the terminal.

did she know, she ended up waiting for four hours.

that time, Agnes had already dozed off in her chair.

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