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.”

Im going to expose her true colours today,” Cecile shot

and pleasant voice

turned to look, and to their surprise, it was

over to Agnes. Seeing him, Cecile’s face

I’ve told you to leave Agnes

is being sponsored by Jared? Prince,

this rumour, she could sue you for

you know? Do you just unthinkingly trust her?”

business better than anyone else,” Ryder said flatly and

looks. Few knew about his

grandson of the legendary Whitfield family from Hillcrest

knew this, but she also knew Ryder was low–key and disliked unnecessary attention.

which showed how important Agnes was to him. Ryder, however, didn’t want to say more. He turned to Agnes, “Come with me. I

followed Ryder out.