Chapter 16

Agnes felt like she was in a dream, being led out of the lab building by Ryder.

It wasn’t until they were outside that she shapped back to reality, yanking her hand back from his and demanding, “Ryder, what the hell are you doing?”

Agnes was pissed. Not just because Ryder had kissed her, but because she hadn’t pushed him away Immediately when he did. Because in that moment, looking at his face, she had mistaken him for Jared.

What a mindfuck.

Ryder paused, his face still calm as he said, “Sorry.”

Agnes got it instantly, “You used me as a human shield, why me?”

“Because you’re Preston’s daughter, Cecile wouldn’t dare touch you, right?”

Agnes had suspected as much. In this school, she was the one person Cecile wouldn’t dare to cross. Even when she exposed Cecile’s dirty deeds, Cecile hadn’t come after

her.

and finally spat out, “You’re such a

that, she turned

a glance and quickly

suitcase, carelessly left by the side of the road, was now missing. But it only contained some clothes, nothing important, so she didn’t bother to look for it. Agnes and Kerri made their way back to their dorm.

so sorry. If I hadn’t come to you for help, none of this would’ve happened. Elton will

“This has nothing to do with you. Besides, Elton and I are

come? He was so good to

her and moved all her luggage to the fifth floor. He was constantly showering her with treats and gifts and the other dorm residents

everyone else, they were the ideal ‘couple. Why would they just

didn’t answer, just took out her keys and opened

already there, one was Amelia who was

to the library. She greeted

said, “Amelia, it’s only the first day of school, and you’re already hitting

meant to be used effectively, not

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