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.

had already thrown his arm around Agnes, ready to leave the

over, grabbing Agnes‘ arm, demanding, “Agnes, what’s

stopped in her tracks, as did Jared.

Agnes, apparently waiting for

breath clearly

frowned. Elton, in disbelief,

Agnes admitted that she felt a rush of satisfaction.

her dignity, preventing her from being played

Jared’s arm, “Let’s go to The Olive Tree for Mexican food tonight. We haven’t had it in

affectionately, “Whatever you say,

know what Agnes and I are to each other? I’m her

though he had sex with Jenny, he thought he would still have a chance with Agnes since they’d been close since childhood. But Jared’s appearance made him

stating, “I’m her first boyfriend.”

the meeting