Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 14

When Agnes rushed in, Kerri was being pinned down on the lab bench by a few people

Cecile was holding a scalpel, lightly tracing it across Kerri’s face, “So you had the audacity to seduce Prince, huh? I’m going to ruin your pretty face. Let’s see if Prince will even glance at you after that!”

Kerri kept trying to explain, “I really did not seduce him We’re both medical students in the same research group. Talking is normal. I spoke to him and you are accusing me of seducing him. If you occasionally chew a bone, should I call you a dog? Would you accept that?”

Cecile angrily shot back, “How dare you insult me? You’re really too big for your boots. I think it’s about time someone taught you a lesson.”

The scalpel in her hand was about to slash down.

“Stop” Agnes shouted from the doorway.

the door, Cecile also froze

because of her family background. She was the daughter of Preston, a big shot in the entertainment industry, who controlled Starlight International

at school because she was studying acting. But Agnes didn’t give her the time of day, and even reported the bullying incident that nearly got Cecile expelled. This created a deep–seated

warned, “Agnes, you better keep your nose out of my business, or we’ll settle old scores

the principal said last time? It doesn’t matter if you’re the mayor’s

The principal is running for Director of Education. He won’t lose my dad’s political support

I post everything that just happened online?”

will be known nationwide. Maybe your dad will cut ties with you under pressure, and your path to stardom will definitely be

Agnes could finish, Cecile lunged

to the cloud. Even if you smash my phone, you’ll still be tomorrow’s hot news.” Cecile was trembling with rage, but she was always arrogant and cold–hearted. She grabbed another razor blade from the lab bench and aimed at Kerri’s face, “Agnès, you should know how much I hate being threatened. Delete all the