Heartstrings on Fire Novel Full Episode
Chapter 161-170

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One by one, many people came to toast. First, they toasted the director, then Jared.

Of course, today was Agnes’s wrap party, and naturally, she was the star of the show. Although Agnes was substituting juice for alcohol, she still drank quite a bit.

Halfway through the banquet, Jared stood up and said, “I have a few friends here today, I’ll bring Agnes to say hi.”

Agnes followed Jared out and curiously asked, “Who are these friends you’re taking me to meet?”

Jared responded, “It’s Brayden’s birthday today, and he’s having a little get-together here. We ran into them when we came in, so it wouldn’t be nice not to say hi. Plus, I can introduce you to them.”

Agnes knew who Brayden was. He was part of one of the Four Families of Willowbrook.

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The Four Families of Willowbrook the Whitfield family, the Bowman family, the Simonds family, and the Bartley family all had business dealings with one another. From the previous generation, they had been friends, and the intertwined interests involved were quite complex.

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The Simonds family was a hot topic whenever people chatted leisurely.

Brayden was the only third generation of the Simonds family. The Simonds family had few descendants, with only one old lady supporting a huge family business. Therefore, the old lady’s only wish was to have a great-grandson as soon as possible to continue the Simonds family line. So, it was said that the old lady arranged an engagement for Brayden with a girl since he was young, and forced them to marry abroad as soon as they came of age.

However, Brayden did not like the girl at all and had never shown her off in public. He was always clamoring for a divorce. The problem was that the girl was also eager to break up. The couple was always at odds and constantly fighting. But it had been two years now, and they still hadn’t divorced.

Agnes curiously asked, “It’s Brayden’s birthday, so will his rumored mysterious wife also be there?”

Jared said, “I don’t know, we’ll find out when we get there.”

Agnes followed Jared through several water corridors and finally entered a luxurious private room at the far east. This was probably the most elegant and quiet place in Noir.

Pushing open the door, the lively atmosphere hit them. There were seven or eight men in the room. And, of course, each had a stunningly beautiful lady by his side. Agnes took a closer look and realized that these ladies were all minor celebrities in the entertainment industry.

Maria, just played the lead role in a new drama and gained a lot of fame. Sydney, known in the entertainment industry for her girl-next-door image, had countless die-hard fans. Jessica, who just participated in the Victoria’s Secret show in Paris, was outstanding and her worth skyrocketed.

There were many familiar faces from the entertainment industry that she didn’t expect to see here.

They had clearly finished eating. Some were playing pool, some were sitting on the couch rolling dice, others were chatting.

Sydney, who was always as pure as a white lily, was now flirting and sitting on a man’s lap, “Shawn, I just made a mistake because my hand shook. Can I have another try?” Shawn, the man they called, said with a mischievous look in his eyes, “You were the one who suggested this game of Jenga. Our agreement was that whoever’s tower falls first has to strip off an article of clothing. You can’t back out now, it’s your turn.”

Sydney pretended to be reluctant but still took off her lacy little shawl, revealing a backless tank top underneath. After taking off her shawl, she gently tapped Shawn’s chest, “You really don’t feel sorry for me at all.”

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Shawn laughed loudly, “Let’s continue, want to count how many clothes you’re wearing today.” “You’re such a jerk!” Sydney said

Agnes stood at the door, shocked by the scene inside.

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The young inheritors of the Big Four had always been the talk of the town in the entertainment industry, and everyone wanted a piece of them. Back in the day, Jared was the one everyone was dying to get close to

Agnes had never seen anything like this before.

All sorts of celebs, be it icy or glamorous, were here trying to outshine each other it looked like some real life version of a royal court drama.

Jared knocked on the door casually Finally, the peeps inside the room noticed the two newcomers at the door

Shawn was the first to react. He pushed Sydney, who was still sitting next to him, away and greeted them, “Jared, we thought Brayden couldn’t even get you to come

His gaze then fell on Agnes standing behind Jared Shawn was stunned, “Who’s this little girl?”

Jared put his arm around Agnes’ shoulder and said nonchalantly, “She’s my wife, Agnes.”

Shown was so surprised that he nearly dropped his jaw, “So this is your twenty year old little wife?”

Jared ignored Shawn and holding Agnes’ hand, walked over to the man of the hour, Brayden.

Because of their sudden appearance, the room went quiet in an instant. All eyes were on the girl beside Jared,

The girl looked innocent. Her face was free of makeup, but her skin was as flawless as a peeled egg. She had delicate features, a high ponytail revealing a smooth forehead and was dressed casually

So, this was the lady of the Whitfield family from the Big Four. She was nothing like what they had imagined.

Jared walked up to Brayden and said, “Brayden, sorry, I’m late.”

Brayden laughed and said, “Your presence is an honor, that’s all that matters.”

Brayden’s gaze fell on Agnes, “Agnes is truly beautiful. No wonder Jared is reluctant to bring her out, probably afraid of some playboys getting ideas.”

Shawn chimed in, “We are indeed playboys, but you two are good family men. However, Brayden, why didn’t you bring your wife to show us on your birthday? Jared brought Agnes, you’re being unfair.”

Brayden replied, “My wife isn’t suitable for these occasions.”

Shawn laughed, “Oh? You finally admitted you have a wife. Looks like the day you introduce her to us isn’t far away!

Jared casually added, “Didn’t Brayden just say? He’s afraid you playboys might get some ideas about her.”

They bantered back and forth, creating a lively atmosphere.

Agnes could tell that they were really close friends. Among the people present, there was also Aaron, the eldest son of the Bowman family and Yolanda’s brother. And that Shawn, was a childhood friend of Brayden’s. Although his family wasn’t part of the so-called Big Four, they were also a prominent family with military and political background, influential and powerful.

Perhaps because she was Jared’s wife, the ladies present wanted to get close to her, even pulling her over to the sofa to play games.

After a while, she found this quite fun. Everyone was chatting and laughing, and she gradually loosened up:

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Jared stepped out of the private room to take a call.

Although Agnes was physically there, her mind trailed after Jared. Shawn noticed her preoccupation and reassured her, “No need to worry. I just checked, it’s a call from his company secretary. Probably something work-related stuff. Jared isn’t like us. He doesn’t have a lot of female friends. Over the years, there’s really only been Mamie.”

Shawn realized he’d put his foot in his mouth. He slapped his forehead in exasperation, “Look at me, blabbering away. Don’t mind me, Agnes. I’ll punish myself with three drinks.”

And he did, downing three shots even though Agnes told him it wasn’t necessary. Despite her words, she did feel a bit awkward. If even their friends knew about Jared and Mamie being a long time couple, their feelings for each other must be pretty deep.

Agnes had never asked about Jared and Mamie, nor dared to. At least for now, Jared was a dutiful husband, always by her side.

As for Mamie, Agnes decided to let time handle that issue.

Suddenly, the door to the private room swung open. Agnes looked over, expecting Jared. But, as the saying went, speak of the devil.

In walked Mamie.

The lively room turned awkwardly quiet. No one expected Mamie to show up here. Even Brayden was surprised. As he had purposely not invited Mamie, knowing Jared would be there.

Mamie walked in, dressed in a long black dress with a matching blazer draped over her shoulders. Her makeup was flawless, her long, waves of hair were perfect, and she radiated authority.

“Brayden, you didn’t invite me to your birthday party. Isn’t that a bit disrespectful?” Mamie asked as she walked in.

Brayden quickly apologized, “Mamie, you’re a big star, always busy. I didn’t want to trouble you. It’s just a simple birthday party, no need to take it to heart.”

Mamie handed over a box, “This is your birthday gift.”

Brayden was thrilled, “Mamie, you’re too kind.”

He opened the box to find a limited-edition watch.

“I know you collect watches. I had this one brought back from Germany. It’s part of a limited edition of a hundred, not yet released, I’m sure you’ll love it.” Mamie said. “Nobody spoils me like you do, Mamie. Thanks, I love it.” Brayden replied.

Mamie scanned the room, her gaze finally landing on Agnes. Everyone became anxious, especially Brayden, who looked worried.

Mamie’s sudden appearance at his birthday party and her extravagant gift surely had a purpose. Except for Jared, she hardly gave any of them a second thought. Her showing up today was likely because she knew Jared would be there. But

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wasn’t around. His young wife didn’t look like she could handle Mamie. If Mamie picked a fight, there’d be no telling how it would end.

Brayden signaled Aaron, seated nearby, to fetch Jared. Aaron rose and calmly left the room.

By this time, Mamie was already making her way towards Agnes.

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Everyone was on edge.

The young actresses who were previously chilling on the couch, all stood up. They greeted Mamie with respect. Mamie’s status in the entertainment industry was unparalleled, and they never thought they would bump into her here.

Mamie sauntered over and grabbed a bottle of red wine from the table.

Brayden, scared willess, hurried over and shielded Agnes, “Mamie, we can talk it out, no need to get physical.”

Mamie, however, burst into laughter, “You thought I was gonna use this wine bottle as a weapon?”

With Mamie’s feisty character, she might indeed take a hard stance against Agnes without uttering a single word.

Brayden chuckled awkwardly, “Mamie, you’ve always been graceful and sophisticated, never resorting to violence, I must’ve misunderstood.”

Mamie smiled, “I was just curious about what wine you guys were drinking. Hmm, quite ordinary. But today, I’ve brought some special booze for you.”

Just as she finished a few people walked in and placed two boxes of alcohol on the table. The waiter helped to open the boxes. Inside were various types of hard liquor. Mamie said, “These are fine liquors I’ve collected from around the world. It’s your birthday today, and these are perfect for the celebration.”

Everyone was taken aback. The alcohol Mamie brought were all high-proof liquors.

Shawn picked up a bottle, “Holy cow! This is a Scottish distilled whiskey, made using 17th-century distillation techniques. This whiskey has the highest alcohol content, and due to its unique storage method, it has a very distinctive taste. It’s 92% proof, it’s said that this liquor could fuel a sports car to 100km/h. And this one here, it’s the American Everclear! Due to its complex brewing process, it’s 95% proof. But this stuff can seriously mess you up, it’s banned in many states. And there’s also this high-proof Puerto Rican rum, Jamaican rum. Mamie, where on earth did you dig up these treasures?”

Mamie laughed but didn’t answer Shawn’s question. Instead, she asked, “What game are you guys playing?”

Sydney quickly replied, “We’re playing Truth or Dare. Mamie, wanna join?”

Mamie seemed intrigued, “Sure, what are the rules?”

Sydney explained, “Two people take turns spinning a bottle on the table. Whoever the bottle points to when it stops has to choose Truth or Dare. Truth is asking any question, Dare is asking the other to do anything.”

Mamie said, “Sounds fun, but Truth is too boring. Let’s play Dare.”

Everyone was surprised that Mamie would be interested in this seemingly juvenile game.

Maria asked, “What’s Dare?”

Mamie explained, “The rules are simple. The winner gets to ask the loser to do anything. If they can’t do it, they have to pick a bottle from these and drink it all in one go. How’s that?”

Everyone looked at each other, at a loss for words. They all felt that Mamie was prepared and ready for a showdown.

Jessica asked, “This game sounds exciting. Mamie, who do you want to team up with?”

Mamie extended her hand without hesitation and pointed, “I’ll play with her.”

She was pointing at Agnes.

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All eyes were on Agnes. Mamie was sitting across from her, giving her the cold shoulder, “Don’t tell me you’re chicken out?”

No doubt, Mamie was throwing down the gauntlet One was the new flame, the other the old love, it was like watching a soap opera seeing these two women face off

If Agnes didn’t rise to the challenge, she’d lose face in front of Jared’s posse But if she did, there was a huge power disparity between the two. Mamie was a rich kid who could pull any stunt she wanted

Most folks were just there for the drama Brayden was the only one freaking out Neither woman was easy to handle. If Jared’s little wifey got picked on here, his birthday bash was screwed.

But then. Agnes, after a two-second silence, coolly said, “Alright, game on.”

She was curious to see what storm Mamie would stir up. If a showdown was inevitable, she’d just have to grit her teeth and bear it.

The two women were officially at war. Shawn volunteered, “Til spin the bottle. No favorites, I promise.

Round one started

Shawn spun the bottle skillfully and quickly. Everyone in the room was gathered around, eyes glued to the bottle on the table. The bottle gradually came to a halt, pointing straight at Agnes

A smug smile played at the corners of Mamie’s lips, “You lost.”

Shawn said, “Mamie, you can now ask Agnes to do something. What’s it gonna be?”

Sweat was beading on Brayden’s forehead. He was wondering why the hell Aaron was taking so long.

Mamie looked around the room and then said, “The vibe in here seems to have died down since I arrived, so why don’t we have Ms. Pritchard liven things up. Find a guy in this room and kiss him, tongue and all, for a minute. Ms. Pritchard, if you please.”

The room fell silent at Mamie’s words.

Everyone knew Mamie was out to cause trouble, and this game was the perfect chance for her to mess with Agnes. But what she was doing was not just messing with Agnes, it was messing with the men in the room too!

Kiss a guy for a minute? Knowing Jared, anyone who laid a finger on his girl wouldn’t get off easily.

Agnes was poker-faced.

All the guys instinctively took a step back. No one dared mess with Jared’s girl. They were all silently praying: Please, not me! But they were all still down for a good show. Would this chick really pick a guy and go in for a hot makeout session?

Unfazed, Agnes was ready. Mamie offered, “If you can’t do it, you have to down a bottle. Just a reminder, this is not your average booze.”

Agnes knew, as Shawn had already explained. These were rare, high-proof spirits that could seriously mess you up. Considering her low alcohol tolerance, one bottle could be a serious health risk. She couldn’t drink it. But this dare…

Agnes looked around the room. All the men were on edge. They were thinking, this girl wouldn’t really pick a guy to make out with, would she? Apparently, she was a young actress in the middle of shooting a film. Maybe she didn’t mind. But the chosen guy would be in hot water.

Jared didn’t like people touching his stuff, especially his wife.

Agnes’s gaze finally landed on Shawn.

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Shawn felt Agnes’s eyes boring into him, her gaze so intense it left him quaking in his boots. Fear was etched all over his face as he stammered, “Agnes, don’t kid around like this. Jared will have me killed.”

Agnes held her stare for a moment longer before her eyes drifted past him, towards the entrance of the private room.

Just then, the door swung open. Jared and Aaron sauntered in.

Agnes sprang to her feet, striding past Shawn towards Jared She closed the gap between them in a heartbeat, planting a kiss on Jared’s lips.

Cheers and whistles erupted in the room. Every guy there breathed a sigh of relief. Jared’s timing was impeccable.

Mamie had said any guy in the room, but she hadn’t specified who.

It was clear Mamie’s aim was to stir up trouble. Everyone knew Jared’s territorial nature. His wife was off limits. Rumor had it, he personally stepped in whenever his wife had to shoot intimate scenes.

But instead of causing a stir, they all got a front seat to a lovey-dovey show.

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Jared was taken aback at first. He didn’t expect the usually reserved Agnes to make such a bold move in public. But he didn’t push her away.

Shawn approached with his phone, quickly explaining. “Jared, play along for a minute. Agnes and Mamie are playing a game.”

Jared’s brow furrowed, but he quickly caught on and played along. As the kiss went on, he even started to take the lead.

“Time’s up!” Shawn announced, holding up his phone, “A full minute, not a second less.”

Only then did Agnes pull away from Jared. She was a little dazed, her cheeks flamed up like ripe tomatoes.

Jared wrapped his arm around her waist, whispering, “Careful, babe.”

Agnes shot him a fierce glare. They were only playing a game, while pretending was all they needed to do. But Jared’s kiss left her reeling. She felt like jelly, her mind in a

fog.

The crowd in the room was stunned. The unapproachable and aloof Jared, publicly kissing his wife for a full minute. And he seemed to enjoy it, like he hadn’t had his fill yet.

The rumors were true. Jared really did spoil his wife rotten.

Jared was now leading Agnes towards the couch.

Mamie’s face darkened. She didn’t expect Jared to come back just in time. She knew Jared was a stickler for rules, and he wouldn’t allow his woman to get cozy with another man. But this backfired on her, giving them a chance to flaunt their love.

Thinking of the sight of them kissing, Mamie’s hand tightened into a fist as she coolly declared, “One more round!”

The room fell silent for a second before Shawn excitedly ran back.

This was getting interesting. The new flame and the old love were squaring off. Who would Jared choose?

Everyone was enjoying the spectacle. After all, Jared was the golden boy, and his life was as precise and flawless as computer data. He had never encountered a problem he couldn’t solve. So his friends, who had grown up with him but always lived in his shadow, were more than happy to stir the pot!

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Shawn was eyeing everyone around him carefully. Jared didn’t seem to be stopping him, so he gave the bottle another spin.

But, when the bottle came to a halt, it was once again pointing at Agnes,

Everyone fell silent.

Shawn, feeling a bit awkward, said to Agnes, “Agnes, I didn’t cheat, but your luck is really.”

With everyone watching, there was no way Shawn could have cheated.

Agnes accepted the challenge and asked Mamie, “What do you want me to do this time?”

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Mamie had a cold look on her face. All eyes were on her. She stated slowly and clearly, “I want you to divorce Jared.”

The room fell silent immediately. Things seemed to be getting serious.

Everyone present knew that Mamie and Jared were childhood sweethearts. Their wedding news had even been rumored before. However, Jared suddenly announced that he was getting married with a young woman. The reason behind this was unknown to outsiders.

But Mamie was also quite the character. She was a top star in the entertainment industry, the young lady of the Bartley family, pursued by many.

To outsiders, she and Jared seemed equal rivals. Surely, she wouldn’t be troubled over a relationship. But it seemed like the reality was different. Now, her saying these words showed that she hadn’t let go of Jared.

Everyone was stunned, unsure of how to diffuse the situation.

Shawn said, “Mamie, it’s just a game, no need to take it so seriously.”

Mamie looked at Agnes firmly, “Isn’t life just a game? If you’re in, you’ve got to play by the rules.”

Agnes, without a moment’s hesitation, stood up and took a bottle of liquor from the box. She was about to chug it down but was stopped by Jared, “What do you think you’re doing?”

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Shawn explained, “That’s the rule of the game. If you can’t complete the challenge, you have to drink a bottle. But this is a rare strong liquor. It could be bad for Agnes.” Jared took the bottle from Agnes and said, “The rules didn’t say someone else can’t drink for you, right?”

Shawn quickly responded, “No, they didn’t.”

Jared said calmly, “Agnes is my wife, and we are one. If she’s to be punished, then I’ll drink for her.”

As he finished, Jared had already popped the bottle open and started drinking slowly.

Everyone was taken aback. They all knew Jared’s words were actually meant for Mamie.

Everyone felt a bit sorry for Mamie. How hurt must a woman be to use a game to try to win back her love? But they all knew, it was just a game for fun. Could it really change the current situation?

Jared had made his stance very clear.

Agnes stood there, bewildered, trying to stop him. But Jared gave her a comforting look, signaling her not to worry. Agnes didn’t know much about liquor, so she wasn’t aware of the potential consequences of the strong drink. But Mamie did. Seeing that Jared had drunk half of it, she said, “That’s vodka from the Balkans in Bulgaria. Aren’t you afraid of risking your life drinking like this?”

Jared didn’t stop and drank it all in one go. The moment he put the bottle down on the table, everyone clapped for him.

Jared didn’t seem to be affected by the drink, maintaining his calm and elegance. He said in a voice as calm as the breeze, “Asking me to divorce is like asking me to end my life.”

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Jared actually spouted some pretty mushy stuff, but it didn’t sound cheesy coming from him, kinda heart fluttering

All the girls in the room were shooting envious glances at Agnes. Jared was actually risking a showdown with Mamie for her.

A look of disbelief spread across Mamie’s face. She was with Jared for years, when did Jared ever say something sweet?

She even started to question, did they ever had a romance during those years? She thought his cold demeanor was just his nature, why did he seem like a changed man with Agnes?

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Agnes saw Jared downing an entire bottle of booze, and worriedly asked, ‘Are you okay?”

Brayden chimed in, “No worries, Jared’s always had a great tolerance for alcohol. He’s been a heavyweight since his teens.”

Something flickered in Agnes’s mind, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it. Something felt off.

Shawn asked again, “Round two?”

Mamie clenched her fists. With gritted teeth, she declared, “Bring it on!”

She refused to believe that she couldn’t take her down today.

Agnes hesitated, but Jared chuckled and said, “Have fun. If you can’t handle anymore, I’ll drink for you.”

The atmosphere was heating up.

Everyone was curious to see how this catfight would end.

The bottle started to spin again, and Everyone’s heart was in their throat.

In the end, the bottle slowly came to a halt, pointing at Mamie instead of Agnes. Everyone was taken aback, and some even wanted to applaud.

Finally, Mamie was picked.

Shawn breathed a sigh of relief. If it pointed at Jared’s wife three times in a row. Knowing Jared, he would cause a scene afterwards.

Everyone thought, this was getting interesting. Mamie had just targeted Agnes twice, and now was her chance to strike back.

Especially the young actresses, they seemed to be gloating. Mamie was always acting high and mighty, so they just wanted to see her stumble.

Shawn observed everyone’s reactions. Then he carefully said to Agnes, “You can make a request.”

Agnes and Mamie locked eyes, the first time she dared to meet Mamie’s gaze. She said seriously, “I hope you won’t disturb our life again.”

Agnes’s words were short and calm, but they carried an undeniable air of confidence and determination.

Who would’ve thought this seemingly fragile girl could be so powerful? Mamie just demanded they divorce, sp this was like her clapback. And given her status, she had some leverage.

Mamie sat there, not moving. But her heaving chest and clenched fists clearly showed that she was at the end of her rope.

Who did this girl think she was? She appeared out of nowhere, stole Jared, and now told her not to disturb their life.

What right did she have? Did she know about her and Jared’s decade-long relationship? Did she know what they had been through?

She actually dared to make such a shameless request.

All eyes were on Mamie.

Mamie stood up, grabbed a bottle of booze from the box, and uncorked it forcefully. She sneered, “No one in this world can order me around.”

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Mamie started to knock back the booze, head held high.

Brayden came over, trying to reason with her, “Mamie, this could end badly. Quit the drinking. It’s just a game, no need to get so worked up’

But Mamie didn’t stop. She continued to drink, her eyes locked on Jared

Everyone could see it. Mamie was waiting for Jared’s reaction. If Jared stepped in, that would be a game changer.

Right now, the situation was super awkward.

If Jared didn’t step in, Mamie was definitely going to flip her lid.

But then again, Mamie was Jared’s ex, and they grew up together. Even if the love was lost, they still shared a bond of friendship. If Jared didn’t help, he might get a rep for being heartless. But if he did, to Mamie, it would be like giving her a glimmer of hope.

A little spark could start a forest fire! In the future, Mamie would definitely stir up more trouble.

And his wife was right there. If he wasn’t clear about his stand, it could cause misunderstandings.

Jared’s brow furrowed. He didn’t seem to have any intention of stepping in.

He kept looking at his watch, as if he was waiting for something.

Just then, the door to the private room opened again. The man at the doorway was Ivan.

He took one glance, strode over, and snatched the bottle from Marie. He smashed the bottle, glass shards flying everywhere.

Everyone gasped.

He said to Mamie coldly, “How long are you planning to keep this up?”

Ivan’s timely appearance was probably not a coincidence. No wonder Jared kept checking the time, he probably foresaw Ivan stepping in.

In this world, the only person who could control Mamie, besides Jared, was probably her big brother Ivan. But Ivan was also known for spoiling his little sister rotten. Actually, many people there had also grown up together, so they knew that Mamie wasn’t always this arrogant. A huge part of it was because Ivan spoiled her. The Bartley family had a vast empire, but Ivan’s parents died in a car accident when he was 18. At that time, he was bullied by other family members, almost losing everything.

Nobody knew how hard the 18-year-old Ivan worked to take over all the Bartley family’s businesses, started Century Entertainment, and bagged half of the entertainment industry. But everyone knew that during the hardest times, it was just him and his sister.

Later, after Mamie became famous, she mentioned in an interview. Their parents’ death hit Mamie hard. She cried to her brother, saying that with their parents gone, nobody loved her anymore.

Ivan told her that he would make her the center of attention in the entertainment industry, so that way everyone in the world would notice her, and she wouldn’t feel lonely. So, Century Entertainment was actually a star factory Ivan built for Mamie.

This showed how much he loved his little sister.

Mamie collapsed on the sofa. Probably due to the alcohol, she started crying into her hands.

Without hesitation, Ivan squatted down, picked Mamie up, and left the private room in silence.

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When Mamie left, she was slumped over Ivan, drunk off her face, mumbling. “Why why did it turn out like tins…

The private room fell silent for a while after Mamie and Ivan’s exit

Brayden felt awkward What should’ve been a joyful birthday bash had turned into a catfight between Jared and two women. Seeing Mamie in such a state, Agnes felt terrible too. She tugged gently at Jared’s sleeve, saying, “I wanna go home”

Jared turned to Brayden, ‘Brayden, we’re gonna take off. Sorry for the drama, we’ll make it up to you next time?

Brayden patted Jared on the shoulder, showing understanding, and said in a low voice, “Take good care of Agnes when you get home. Young girls can get all kinds of crazy

ideas.”

Shawn joked from the side, “Sounds like you’ve got a lot of experience. Isn’t your partner about the same age as Agnes?”

Even after they’d gotten in the car, Agnes still felt a bit dazed.

Jared gently stroked her hair, asking. “What’s wrong?”

Suddenly, Agnes turned her head and asked in a dazed tone, “Why did you choose me?”

Jared was a bit puzzled, “What do you mean?”

Agnes looked downcast, “Can’t your feelings for Mamie after all these years outweigh your feelings for me? Why did you choose to marry me?”

What Agnes really wanted to know was why Jared had so firmly stood by her side. She couldn’t figure it out. She’d always thought she was just a band-aid for Jared’s emotional wounds.

Just happened to be there at the right moment.

But now with Mamie trying to win him back, Jared’s firm stance made her suspicious. Did Jared have some other plans?

Agnes even wondered whether Jared was using her to test Mamie’s limits.

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If that was the case… Agnes’s gaze became gloomy.

Jared seemed to be stumped by this question and didn’t respond immediately.

Agnes’s heart seemed to be sinking to the bottom of the sea at his silence. Had she guessed right?

“Agnes, I’m going to tell you the truth, promise not to get mad at me.” Jared suddenly became serious.

Agnes felt a knot in her stomach, “Just say it. Whatever the reason, I can handle it. I just want to know the real answer.”,

Even though Agnes said this, she felt a pang in her chest.

She probably hit the nail on the head.

Jared said earnestly, “I’ve been pondering over this question too. But I eventually thought, you might be the only one who dares to push me around.”

Agnes was taken aback, “What are you talking about?”

Jared chuckled, as if he recalled something, “Don’t you remember? That night, you dragged me into your room, pounced on me like a wild animal. You almost tied me up, and then you… I had no chance to resist.”

Jared was obviously referring to the first time they met.

But at that time, Agnes was completely wasted. The only thing she remembered was waking up the next day with an unfamiliar man beside her. She had no recollection of what happened before.

When Jared mentioned it, her face turned as red as a ripe tomato. She said in embarrassment and shame, “You’re kidding, right? You’re six foot one, who could force you if you didn’t agree?”

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Jared looked wronged, “You probably don’t remember how you were then. You were like a madwoman, incredibly strong. I really couldn’t resist and my clothes were even torn by you. I still have that outfit. If you don’t believe me, I can show you when we get home!”

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