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.

something was off, but Jared had already thrown his arm around Agnes, ready

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

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

staring at Agnes, apparently waiting for an

breath clearly stating, “He’s my boyfriend.”

disbelief, blurted out, “Agnes, how could you do this

Jenny’s disbelief, Agnes admitted that she felt a rush of

dignity, preventing

go to The Olive Tree for

her nose affectionately,

instantly, and he yelled at Jared’s retreating figure, “Do you know what Agnes and I are to each other? I’m

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 feel

stating,

he left the meeting