Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 6

In the Capital, Jared’s name and face were known to all.

He was every woman’s dream in the Capital. The man every society lady wanted to marry, and the person every celebrity and model wanted to get close to. He was the man standing right in front of them.

His face didn’t only grace the pages of finance magazines, but he was also a hot topic in entertainment news. As a journalism major, how could Jenny possibly not know him?

Jared strolled over nonchalantly, coming to stand by Agnes. His voice was low, but oozing charm, “Who are they?”

Jared’s sudden appearance caught Agnes off guard. With a surge of confusion, she answered, “They’re none of your business.”

A rare tenderness flashed across Jared’s face as he took Agnes‘ hand. “I brought you some gifts from Japan. Go see if you like them.”

Jared seemed to be completely ignoring Elton and Jenny.

already thrown his arm around Agnes,

over, grabbing Agnes‘ arm, demanding,

did Jared. Everyone’s eyes landed on Agnes, including Jenny’s.

staring at Agnes, apparently waiting

clearly stating, “He’s my boyfriend.”

disbelief, blurted out, “Agnes, how could you

expression, and Jenny’s disbelief, Agnes admitted that she felt

arrival had salvaged a bit of her dignity, preventing her from being played like a fool.

Tree for Mexican food tonight. We haven’t had it in ages!”

tapped her nose affectionately, “Whatever you

paled instantly, and he yelled at Jared’s retreating figure, “Do you know what Agnes and I are

have a chance with Agnes since they’d been close since childhood. But Jared’s appearance made him

around, casually stating, “I’m her

he left the meeting