Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 20

Suddenly, all eyes were on Agnes. She wasn’t sure what Jenny was up to, but she was sure that Jenny had a goal in mind. Before Agnes could say anything, Jenny continued, “Seems like Agnes and Mr. Whitfield are more than just friends, eh?” Jenny purposely made her statement sound vague, causing everyone to look at Agnes with a strange look in their eyes. Lily asked, “Agnes, do you know Jared?”

Everyone knew Agnes‘ family background – her father was a media mogul. Therefore, it wasn’t completely out of the question for someone of Agnes‘ social standing to know someone important like Jared.

Agnes glanced at Jenny and said, “I did meet Jared during my internship with the Tim Group over the winter break, but he’s super busy all the time. I don’t think he’ll agree to an interview”

Everyone else was thinking along the same lines as Agnes, but Jenny was still persistent.

Jenny said, “How will we know if we don’t give it a shot? Since we’ve got this chance, why not take a stab at it? I propose I do the first special interview. With Agnes‘ help, I believe we can pull it off.”

Do your best. I’m about to graduate. If you guys can really score an exclusive with Jared,

classroom, but Jenny followed her. “Agnes, wait

her tone icy, “What do

pitifully, “Agnes, about Elton… I know I messed up. I don’t

and shook it, whining like a spoiled child.

had been fooled by Jenny’s innocent act before, always trying to please her no matter what she asked. Like when they were both running for vice president of the club, Jenny begged her to step down. But

with Elton and abort your child. Then we can go

the usually docile Agnes to say such a thing. Jenny immediately retorted angrily, “Agnes, how

Jenny, let’s pretend we never knew each

interviewing Jared? What’s

expression had changed, a hint of mockery on her face, “I’m just thinking about the club, and besides, isn’t Jared your boyfriend?