Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 6

In the Capital, Jared’s name and face were known to all.

He was every woman’s dream in the Capital. The man every society lady wanted to marry, and the person every celebrity and model wanted to get close to. He was the man standing right in front of them.

His face didn’t only grace the pages of finance magazines, but he was also a hot topic in entertainment news. As a journalism major, how could Jenny possibly not know him?

Jared strolled over nonchalantly, coming to stand by Agnes. His voice was low, but oozing charm, “Who are they?”

Jared’s sudden appearance caught Agnes off guard. With a surge of confusion, she answered, “They’re none of your business.”

A rare tenderness flashed across Jared’s face as he took Agnes‘ hand. “I brought you some gifts from Japan. Go see if you like them.”

Jared seemed to be completely ignoring Elton and Jenny.

thrown

rushed over, grabbing Agnes‘ arm, demanding, “Agnes, what’s your relationship with him?”

in her tracks, as did Jared. Everyone’s eyes landed on Agnes, including Jenny’s.

staring at Agnes, apparently waiting for

took a deep breath clearly stating,

both Jared and Elton frowned. Elton, in disbelief, blurted out, “Agnes, how could you do this

disbelief, Agnes admitted that she

arrival had salvaged a bit of her dignity, preventing her from being played like a fool.

dismissed Elton, taking Jared’s arm, “Let’s go to The Olive Tree for Mexican food tonight. We haven’t

her nose affectionately, “Whatever you

you know what Agnes and I are to each

he would still have a chance with Agnes since they’d been close since childhood. But Jared’s appearance made him feel threatened for the first time.