Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 779

Yolanda retorted, “You know exactly what you’ve done, Agnes. If you can’t even respect my position as your Editor, maybe it’s time you found another job.” Agnes shot back, “I’m a journalist, Yolanda. Are you saying I don’t have the right to publish my articles?”

“Your rights are given to you by me. If I don’t approve of your actions, you are overstepping your authority if you take it upon yourself, Agnes. You should resign, Agnes, before I have to report you and tarnish the reputation of this firm

“I’m not resigning. Agnes countered coldly.

“Agnes, I never knew you could be so shameless. Do you think I don’t know what’s going on? Why would the Tim Group get involved with these stray animals? They’re not a charity. They’re a business. I know it’s because of your shady relation with Jared. If this gets uncovered, people would say our reporter seduced the CEO. Can you imagine the scandal?”

Agnes, enraged, responded, “You keep accusing me of having an illicit relationship with Jared. Where’s your proof? Even if it were true, it’s our personal business. Jared called off his engagement. He’s single, and we’re both single, so we’re not violating any societal norms here.”

fuming at

tension between the two escalated, the office door swung open. Judson walked in and said, “Agnes, there

got up. “Mr. Judson, what brings

replied, “Agnes wrote a great piece, and it’s

Yolanda visibly paled.

interjected, “Director Yolanda assigned me to the story. She knows a good story

teeth at Agnes‘ insinuation.

“Yolanda, it’s been a while since the News Department has had a story this good. It’s quite an accomplishment.”

It was only after the head of the TV station intervened that the situation was diffused. If she

she forced a smile and said, “Exposing the truth and paying attention to societal issues is what