Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 181

Agnes walked in and laid it out: "I'm here for the same reason as you."

She approached Ryder and blurted out, "I want you to be the male lead in my play."

Upon hearing this, Cecile was livid. "Agnes, how could you be so shameless? You're his aunt by marriage now, don't you know to avoid inappropriate interactions? Do you want the whole school to think Prince is getting too close with his aunt? Or, are you just trying to play the field?"

"Cecile, don't twist my words. If there's anything inappropriate between us, he knows better. Andrea asked us to form our own teams for the competition. It’s only fair that I fight for a popular male lead. As for what you're implying, time will tell that we're innocent."

Cecile snapped, "Agnes, you know what I can't stand? Your holier-than-thou attitude. You only care about yourself. Have you considered Prince?"

"Alright, you two, cut it out," Ryder interjected.

Cecile asked, "Are you really going to do the play with her?"

Ryder replied, "I'm not doing the play. You both can leave."

Agnes was the first to leave, believing that if Ryder said he wouldn't participate, then he wouldn't.

Plus, with his aloof personality, he probably wasn't interested in acting in a play.

The next day, rumors circulated that Ryder would be acting in a play with Cecile.

All the news was posted on the school bulletin board, including the competition between Agnes and Cecile's teams, and their bet.

Standing in front of the bulletin board, Agnes was a bit agitated.

So, Ryder really agreed to be the male lead with Cecile?