Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared)

Chapter 789

Peacock?

Jared's sarcasm could be downright lethal at times.

Agnes retorted, "What can he possibly say to me, Jared? We're just friends, nothing more. Now stop

being such a sourpuss."

Agnes tried to soothe him, but Jared's face was still clouded over with jealousy.

Jared proposed, "How about we head home together after the award ceremony?"

Agnes declined, "I can't, because I have an interview scheduled after."

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Agnes looked into Jared's eyes, deep and intense, but his expression was one of resigned acceptance.

"Alright then, I'll call you when I'm done," Agnes finally agreed.

Agnes knew that after the award ceremony, there would be a grand banquet. Jared had no plans to

attend, but her interview would be over in less than half an hour. By that time, the banquet would still be

in full swing. The media would likely still be camped out front of the banquet hall, not paying any

attention to the early departures.

Seeing Agnes agree, Jared smiled in satisfaction.

Agnes leaned in and kissed Jared on the cheek. "Ready to head out now, Mr. Jealousy? The awards

ceremony is about to start."

Jared raised an eyebrow at her before finally releasing her.

Agnes and Jared reentered the awards ceremony one after the other, under the dimmed auditorium

lights.

Jared returned to his seat, which was right next to Yolanda's. Yolanda tried to talk to him, but Jared was

nonchalant and unresponsive. He only had eyes for Agnes.

Yolanda couldn't stand Agnes, wishing she could just disappear from her sight.

The awards ceremony was quite predictable. There were opening performances, the entrance of the

host, the presentation of numerous awards, and intermissions filled with more performances. The host

was humorous, his witty jokes triggering waves of laughter and applause.

Finally, the ceremony came to its climax - the announcement of the Best Actress for the Golden

Gazelle Garnish Award.

The electronic screens displayed trailers of the four nominees. The auditorium lights swept back and

forth over the four stunning women.

The host teased the audience, "Who will be the lucky lady to take home this year's Golden Gazelle..."

The atmosphere was gradually pushed to a feverish pitch.

Suddenly, the music stopped. The host took a deep breath and announced, "I am honored to present

the 23rd Golden Gazelle Garnish Award for Best Actress to Miss Sharon for her role in 'Solitary Trails'."

Sharon's shocked face instantly appeared on the large electronic screen before being magnified.

She was surrounded by people congratulating her, but she seemed to be in a state of disbelief.

She was born with an ethereally beautiful face, a face that, not to say how stunning it looked at a

glance, but it was undeniably soothing. Her innocent and clear eyes softened one’s heart, making one

want to cherish her. Sharon was a woman whom everyone couldn't help but adore.

The host invited, "Please welcome Miss Sharon to the stage."

Under the watchful eyes of the audience, Sharon slowly stepped onto the stage. A beam of light shone

on her, illuminating her against the dimmed auditorium. She was the center of attention, being under

the spotlight and captivating everyone's gaze.