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.

thrown his arm around Agnes, ready to leave

over, grabbing Agnes‘ arm, demanding, “Agnes,

in her tracks, as did Jared. Everyone’s eyes landed

staring at Agnes, apparently waiting for an answer as well.

took a deep breath clearly stating,

both Jared and Elton frowned. Elton, in disbelief, blurted out, “Agnes,

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

dignity, preventing her

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

her nose affectionately,

Jared’s retreating figure, “Do you know what Agnes and

was desperate. Even though he had sex with Jenny, he thought he would still have a chance with Agnes since they’d

stating,

the meeting room