Heartstrings on Fire

Jared noticed something different about Agnes compared to other women. She was always at Reggie’s side, not fluttering around him like the other three party girls, plying him with alcohol. Aside from a few moments when Reggle whispered something in her ear, there didn’t seem to be any intimate interactions between them. But this didn’t eliminate Jared’s suspicions.

Seeing Agnes here, in a tight and exposing dress, made his blood boil, almost to the point of explosion, but he kept his face ice cold.

Finally, the dinner party ended. The three men were pretty much drunk and were led away by the ladies to another room, leaving Agnes and Reggie alone

Reggie served Agnes a bowl of soup. ‘Agnes, you didn’t eat anything tonight. Here, have some soup. Phenix made it.”

Agnes took a sip of the soup but put it down, “Sorry Reggie, I’m not hungry.”

“What’s wrong. Agnes? You looked out of sorts today Want to talk about it?”

reached out, patting her hair as if comforting a

someone I need your help to find,

are you

is

slightly, “Berlin, Cilian’s good–for–nothing

“Yes, Vernon was his assistant. He’s been with him for over a decade but disappeared a few days ago. I can’t find any information

involved with the Thomas

lives But Agnes had been living in the Manhattan for years and her contacts were mostly local. It was strange that she was now

Reggie I will handle my problems.

to handle it. He should be back soon and

appreciate it, Kearney is really