Heartstrings On Fire

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Laura paused, then smiled, “You’re always welcome.”

At that moment, Jared was standing not far behind them.

He had a hunch that everything happening within the Thomas family had something to do with Agnes.

This woman seemed to have returned to the country specifically for the Thomas family.

There appeared to be some secret that Ryder was privy to, but he was in the dark.

Ryder’s car pulled out of the Thomas Mansion driveway.

“Why take the risk if Laura is suspicious? You agreed to see her tomorrow, that’s like walking into the lion’s den. After today’s events, she won’t easily let you off the hook,” Ryder questioned.

Agnes, gazing at the scenery passing by the car window, replied, “There are some things that I must confront her in person, so I have to go.”

Ryder fell silent.

towards him, “If you knew it would be like walking into a trap, why would

smile, “How could I let

next day, Ryder arrived at Eden Nights early to pick her–up:–

they headed straight for the antique shop.

antique shop was considered one of the largest in the

it felt like a giant museum.

at the

Agnes and Ryder, she approached, “Ms. Pritchard, Mr. Whitfield, please follow me.”

led Agnes and

they walked through a long corridor to Laura’s office.

floor–to–ceiling windows, revealing

clear that Laura was running more than just an antique shop; she was managing a vast antique industry chain.

turned to Ryder, “Our boss has a few private words for Ms. Pritchard. Mr. Whitfield, please

must be with her at

you’re with me today. She won’t do anything. She wouldn’t be so foolish

silent for a moment, then headed to the