Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 184

The whole afternoon, everyone was hustling to move props to the East Hall.

Kerri was puzzled, “Why are we just giving in like this?”

Agnes explained, “Even if we stayed and fought, the outcome would be the same. So why should I bust my hump? The principal is running for the position of Cultural Department Head and needs Cecile’s father’s political backing. He’s definitely gonna back her up.”

Kerri fumed, “I’m not angry about Cecile, it’s what Ryder said. Lately, he’s been acting like he’s under some dark spell, totally different. He used to be man of few words, but he could always see right and wrong clearly. I don’t get why he’d side with Cecile this time.”

Agnes replied. “They’re on the same team, helping Cecile is just par for the course. Now, quit whining and let’s clean this place up.”

By the time they finished cleaning the East Hall, it was already evening. Everyone was dead tired.

Agnes had planned to have dinner with everyone, but then Jared called to say that the old manor was hosting guests that evening and wanted them to come back.

Agnes had no choice but to rush back to Maplewood Manor, take a shower, and switch into fresh clothes.

asked, “Who’s

in the military when

old buddy from his military days who’s been living abroad. He couldn’t make it for Grandpa’s birthday, so he’s paying a visit

Agnes nodded.

course, the key point is that he’s bringing his granddaughter. This is basically a blind date in

sipping on her juice when she heard ‘blind date’ and almost spat it

asked cautiously, “Blind date? For who?”

Ryder, of course. Who did

a moment for Agnes to

date banquet for Jared,

me? He’s only 20 and they’re already setting him up on a blind

Grandpa just wants them to meet and be friends, After all, his aunt is even younger than him,

me as an aunt at all.

earlier today made Agnes seethe with