Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 53

Agnes couldn’t keep her cool and blurted out at Jared, “Why the hell did you bring me here?”

She tumed on her heel, not wanting to spend another second in that place

But Jared grabbed her tight.

His voice was chilly but calm. “If you leave now, you’ll miss out on some big stuff”

Agnes didn’t know what Jared was up to, but she felt he must have had something planned.

Jared continued, “Agnes, if you haven’t done anything wrong, don’t feel guilty. Don’t let people think you’re an easy target.”

In the end, she followed Jared in, feeling like she was going nuts.

The party was just getting started.

Elton and Jenny were greeting guests at the door.

Her hair was up high, making her look

all smiles today, looking radiant. Elton, standing next to her, seemed

Agnes and Jared coming

Agnes hand tight and

of her, she grabbed Elton’s arm and said with a smile, “Agnes, I didn’t expect you to actually come. Elton and I thought

His usually detached gaze now showed

Agnes‘ arm, which was held by Jared, and he gave a bitter

that? Agnes is a free spirit. It’s not just Mr. Whitfield; she’s always

seemed to realize something and quickly added, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to say Agnes is fickle. She’s just popular with the boys; sometimes it’s hard for her to say no. She’s not that kind of person. Mr.

try to sow discord between them in front of

unfazed. He even affectionately brushed Agnes hair and said, “Of course I know what kind

changed, her smile freezing

face darkened, and he said in a low voice, “Please, come in.”

walked in together, drawing a lot of

was high–profile, and many women had their eyes

party was lavishly decorated, with crystal

attention and felt extremely uncomfortable, so she let go