Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 41

Agnes and Kerri had just found a spot to sit when they were swarmed by a group of girls. Leading the pack was Cecile, who never usually showed her face in the school canteen, so her presence today was definitely for Agnes.

“Oh look, isn’t this our social butterfly?” was the first thing Cecile said when she spotted Agnes. “Agnes, you’re from a well–off family. Why would you need someone else’s sponsorship? Could it be because your dad remarried and no longer cares about you?”

Cecile and her gang were always the center of attention in school, and she intentionally spoke loud enough to attract curious stares. Everyone knew about Agnes‘ family situation, but it was a public secret Agnes didn’t like to discuss.

Agnes‘ face turned serious. “Cecile, are you just looking for trouble?”

“I couldn’t care less about who’s sponsoring you, Agnes,” Cecile retarted. “I just want to clarify something. Are you really with Prince? Does he know you’re being sponsored by Jared?” Cecile’s words were harsh and shocking, leaving everyone around stunned.

Prince of Lakeside College was the universally acknowledged hunk, Ryder.

Kerri stood up. “Cecile, stop spreading rumours! Agnes would never do that, and she doesn’t need anyone’s sponsorship.”

going to expose her true colours today,” Cecile shot back.

voice came from not far away.

look, and to

Seeing him, Cecile’s face lit up

leave Agnes alone,” Ryder said coldly.

sponsored by Jared? Prince, don’t let her

this rumour, she could sue you for

do you know? Do you just unthinkingly trust

I know his business better than anyone else,” Ryder said flatly

for his good looks. Few knew about his family

the legendary Whitfield family from Hillcrest

knew Ryder was low–key and disliked unnecessary

didn’t expect Ryder to reveal his intentionally hidden identity in public to clarify his relationship with Agnes, which showed how important Agnes was to him.

Ryder