Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 33

gidry.

She wasn’t exactly hunting for credit or glory, but it didn’t sit well with her seeing Jenny reaping rewards she hadn’t worked for.

The last class in the morning was a specialized course, and Agnes and Jenny were in the same room, meeting again.

After class, Jenny didn’t leave, and neither did Agnes.

When the last soul left the room, Jenny came over and asked, “Are you ticked off that I stole your credit?”

Agnes said, “Jenny, don’t you think that’s a tad unfair?”

Jenny just chuckled, “Unfair? Agnes, you and I are worlds apart. I don’t have a posh family to back me up. Everything I have, I’ve had to claw for. So, what if I’ve to stoop a little to get what I want? You silver–spoon types were born with everything. As for me, I’ve had to fight tooth and nail. It’s not me being unfair. It’s life.”

had such a warped view

others. It’s all on you for being too perfect. You were born with a silver spoon, beautiful, smart, top grades, a boyfriend who adores you. And me? I’m scraping by, living a life worse than your pet dog. But aside from my family situation, where do I fall

I ever walked all over you? I’ve always

just to flaunt your kindness. It must be quite a rush, huh? Being such a perfect person and being friends with someone like me who’s just trying to survive! You must feel so noble. Agnes,

“It’s all in your head. It’s your own low self–esteem that makes you think the world’s against you.

Jenny’s views were just too extreme.

to

Agnes could respond, Jenny continued, “Even if you spill the beans, no one would believe you. They’ll just think you’re trying to steal my achievements. Agnes,

Elton, Agnes‘ heart skipped

knew this was Agnes’sore spot, so she always took a

icy, “Then I wish you a successful interview this afternoon.”

be successful. And the Presidency of the Journalism

Jenny strutted out of

out her phone, hesitated for a moment, and dialled a number…