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.

white mermaid gown, tall and slender. Her hair was up high, making her look like a queen from

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

Agnes and Jared coming

held Agnes hand tight and

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

His usually detached

which was held by Jared, and he gave a bitter

in, “Elton, how could you say that? Agnes is a free spirit. It’s not just Mr. Whitfield; she’s

popular with the boys; sometimes it’s hard for her to

sow discord between them in front of

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

immediately changed, her smile

he said in a

and Jared walked in together, drawing a lot

Jared was high–profile, and many women had their eyes on

with crystal lights

and felt