Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 15

No doubt about it, Ryder had a hell of a handsome face. You could tell just by the way Cecile, who was mad as hell a moment ago, was now blushing like a ripe tomato. And the girls around her were practically shooting heart eyes.

Agnes was quick off the mark, and blurted out, “Good timing, handsome. How can you sit back and watch your crazy fans bully other students in your name? Sure, it’s not directly your fault, but it’s happening because of you Can’t you rein in your fans a bit? Or do you actually enjoy being put on a pedestal?”

Agnes knew her words were a bit harsh, and she knew none of this was really Ryder’s fault But his hands–off attitude was basically that of a bystander, and he was the only one who could get these people to cool their jets.

Ryder shot Agnes a look, furrowing his brow She was momentarily dazed, his frown reminding her of someone she knew.

Meanwhile, Cecile had already strutted up to them. “Agnes, who do you think you are, yelling at Prince like that? You’re just a crafty little minx, trying to catch his eye, aren’t you?”

She raised her hand to slap Agnes. But her hand was stopped mid–air by Ryder. His voice was cold as ice, “When are you going to stop this nonsense?”

at him with love–struck

call me Prince. For your father’s sake, I won’t make a fuss. But disband

bargained, “I will stop if you make me your girlfriend. I’ve liked you for a long

you” Ryder said

you don’t have a girlfriend, I have every right to like

replied, “I already have a

words stunned everyone, including

she heard plenty of gossip from her Ryder–loving roommates. But she never

be in

in total denial, “Who is she? Tell

then calmly replied, “Her. Agnes.”

the hell was this

head, gritting her teeth, “I don’t believe it. When did

cold and indifferent, “From this moment