Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 194

"What did you just say?"

Cecile looked incredulous.

Ryder shrugged off Cecile's hand.

Turning around, he told the director, "I'll be stepping in for Vinson as Romeo."

Even Andrea was taken aback by this dramatic turn of events.

But Agnes was indeed a talented actress, and her previous popularity would surely make the school event a hit.

Andrea said, "That's the best possible scenario. Now, I declare Ryder will replace Vinson as Romeo. Spend some time rehearsing and get used to each other. Bring honor to our school in two weeks."

As she left the office, Cecile was trembling with rage.

Ryder simply walked away.

Agnes stared at his retreating figure, puzzled.

He always seemed to hate her, so why did he help her at this critical moment?

"Agnes, you got lucky this time, but don't count on this kind of good fortune next time."

With that, Cecile attempted to leave.

But Agnes blocked her path, "Isn't it time we settled our scores?"

"What scores?" Cecile played dumb.

Agnes tossed a piece of paper at her, "Remember our bet? I won, so you need to go to the administration office and clear up that you intentionally slandered me on the school forum. I've already prepared the statement. Go now."

Cecile glanced at the statement, her fingers trembling with anger.

"I won't read it."

"Alright, then like you, I'll give you three slaps. But I've been practicing Taekwondo since I was a kid, so my punches might be a bit hard. But to go easy on you would be a disservice to all the things you've done."

"Thank goodness for Ryder's help. Otherwise, you might've been in trouble."

Feeling pleased, Agnes didn't head back to Maplewood Manor after school, but went straight to Tim Tower.

Her public affair with Jared had garnered a lot of attention, and everyone now knew that this 20-year-old college student was actually the wife of the CEO of the Tim Group.

Everyone greeted Agnes with respect.

Agnes hadn't told Jared she was coming, so she didn't take his private VIP elevator.

Instead, she took the staff elevator to the 99th floor.

The elevator opened directly to the secretarial department outside the CEO's office.

Agnes had interned here for a month, so she was familiar with everyone.

Everyone was surprised to see her. Her former intern buddy, Mia Taylor, was the first to greet her, jokingly saying, "Good afternoon, Mrs. Whitfield! How can I assist you today?"