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.

a white mermaid gown, tall and slender. Her hair was up

looking radiant. Elton, standing

Jenny saw Agnes and Jared coming over,

hand tight

her, she grabbed Elton’s arm and said with a smile, “Agnes, I didn’t expect

at Agnes‘ face. His usually detached gaze now showed

Agnes‘ arm, which was held by Jared, and he gave a bitter smile, saying. “So you really are with Mr. Whitfield.”

that? Agnes is a free spirit.

and quickly added, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to say Agnes is fickle. She’s just popular with the boys; sometimes

didn’t expect Jenny to try to sow discord between

even affectionately brushed Agnes hair and said, “Of course I know what kind of person Agnes is. She’s

immediately changed, her smile

darkened, and he said in a

and Jared walked in together, drawing a lot

high–profile, and many women had their eyes

with crystal lights pouring

and felt extremely