Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared)
Chapter 961

Agnes was once a famous actress. It was no secret that her marriage to Jared, the high-flying CEO of the Tim Group, ended in a blaze of scandal that she herself ignited, toppling the pillars of the Whitfield dynasty and evaporating from the social scene as swiftly as she had appeared.

Before that storm, Agnes' name was synonymous with stardom, but even more intriguing were the threads of her past, woven through the fabric of high society. Whispers of her involvement with Jared, while he was still the man behind the curtain for the stage siren Mamie, were common knowledge. The shocking revelation of Agnes' elopement with Jared left Mamie, who was known to have openly targeted Agnes, seething.

Yet, because of this drama, Agnes resurfaced as none other than the sole bridesmaid for diva Mamie's wedding-a role that speaks volumes about her cunning and influence. The buzz around Agnes reignited. much like the paparazzi flashes at a red-carpet event. The rumor mill churned with speculation: a rekindled romance with Jared, the sudden disappearance of his long-time mistress Sharon, and the cunning depth of Agnes' scheming.

The media frenzy was all-consuming, with Mamie's wedding plastered across every front page, yet for Agnes, it was no more than a flicker of her former life. The showbiz was no longer her playground, and she knew the limelight would be fleeting, the stories rehashed and unimportant.

Mamie's wedding to Ivan was a different story-a celebration that Agnes genuinely rejoiced in. She had been there through it all, witnessing their rocky journey to this moment of bliss. Mamie's figure, with its gentle swell of impending motherhood, was a vision of happiness in her wedding gown. Agnes couldn't help but confess, "Mamie, you look absolutely stunning in that dress."

A hint of envy crept into Agnes' voice - she had never had the chance to wear a bridal gown herself.

Mamie approached, her voice carrying a hint of empathy, "I know a thing or two about you and Jared, Agnes. And Jared... well, he's complicated. I believe he was waiting for the right moment, or until he had control over the situation, to tell you about your father."

Agnes' smile was tight-lipped, her interest in discussing Jared non-existent. "Let's not talk about him, Mamie. I think it's for the best that we went our separate ways. Time will take care of the rest."

Mamie sighed at Agnes' guarded heart, but the day rushed on, from the church ceremony to the evening banquet at the Caesar International Hotel, where every detail was crafted to exude warmth. The centerpiece was a petal-strewn red carpet, winding like a tunnel from Century Entertainment's lore.

As the bridesmaid, Agnes' role included the delicate task of presenting the rings. Her walk to the stage was met with a wave of attention, her notoriety an unspoken guest at the wedding. And Jared was there too, amidst a boisterous group of childhood friends, each a notable figure in their own right.