Chapter 51 The only exception was Agnes knew that Jenny Fitz had taken a twoâweek leave.
It was hall a month later when she saw Jenny again.
That day, the president of The Journalism Society announced a meeting that all members had to attend.
When Agnes arrived, she saw Jenny.
Jenny looked chipper, all smiles, and was chitâchatting away with other members of The Journalism Society.
When Agnes walked in, Jenny gave her a look, her eyes indifferent Agnes casually found a seat at random and sat down.
At this point, the president, Lily, stepped up and began, âThe reason why Iâve called you all here today is to announce something important. Since Iâll be graduating soon, I canât continue as the president of The Journalism Society. Before I leave, I want to hand over the reins to someone whoâs competent and responsible. Right now, I have two people in mind. Jenny, our vice president, has been diligent and responsible since taking up the role. And Agnes, who managed to score an exclusive interview with Jared Whitfield, which really put our Society on the map. Iâve decided that one of them will be the next president. To be fair, weâll do a secret ballot.â
Agnes hadnât expected todayâs meeting to be about electing a new president, which was a big deal.
Agnes loved journalism and The Journalism Society, but she didnât want to work with Jenny.
She didnât want to have a conflict with Jenny.
Agnes raised her hand and said, âI give up.â
But almost at the same time, Jenny said the same thing.
Everyone looked in surprise at the two of them.
Agnes and Jenny also looked at each other.
With a furrowed brow, Lily asked, âWhatâs up with you two? The Journalism Society is one of the four major clubs at Lakeside College. Having this experience on your resume is a big deal. Jenny, you go first. Why do you want to pass?â
Jenny said, âIâm sorry, but Iâll be studying abroad with my fiancé soon, so I canât take up the role.â
Jennyâs words caused quite a stir.
âJenny, is your fiancé the Mr. Taylor who picked you up last time?â
âJenny, heâs from a wellâoff family, huh? Money talks, I guess. Studying abroad just like that, so jealous.â
âJenny, congratulations! When did you guys get engaged?â
Jenny smiled and took out a stack of fancy invitations from her bag.
She handed them out to the members of The Journalism Society and said, âIn three days, I have an engagement party at the Caesar International Hotel. You all must come.â
Everyone was thrilled to get an invite.
âIsnât that hotel the one that only hosts foreign dignitaries? Oh my God, Jenny, youâre having your engagement there?â
âOur Jenny is a princess, after all. The Taylor family is one of the most famous families around here. Itâs bound to be grand.â
Agnes just stood there until Jenny walked up to her.
Jenny handed her the last invitation, âAgnes, you must come. After all, if it werenât for you, I wouldnât be engaged to Elton Taylor.â
Someone else said, âAgnes, so you played matchmaker for Jenny and Mr. Taylor.â
Agnes looked at the people around her, feeling a chill running down her spine, a sense of dread gnawing at her.
Jenny could just stand there as if nothing happened. People always say that a motherâs love is great, but Jenny traded her own child for her marriage.
Agnes thought this was horrifying.