Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 40

Agnes blinked her eyes open to the sight of a handsome face.

Preston’s company, Starlight International Group, had a star actor named Justin, who, according to his fans, was a man to make women’s hearts flutter.

Agnes had seen him once at last year’s annual meeting and thought he was super hunky

When she saw Justin, she thought he was the most attractive man she’d ever seen.

But now, looking at Jared’s face, she felt he was even more good–looking than Justin. Even the contour of his jawline was perfect

Agnes could feel her heartbeat picking up speed.

At this moment, Jared had opened his eyes.

When their eyes met, Agnes felt nervousness.

But she put on a brave face and smiled, “um, Good morning.”

Jared frowned, “My name isn’t ‘um“.”

herself, “Good morning, Mr. Whitfield.”

to be so formal with each

called her Agnes. It sounded

first time they’d had this

just too shy to call him ‘honey‘.

had an idea, “Then I’ll call you Jared.”

a great idea. It felt

had gotten up, “Jared, I have to go to

Jared: “…..”

in a rush. She didn’t

preparing to leave, Jared

“What’s

up every month. I’m usually busy. You

used a single penny of his money until now.

my sugar daddy. If I accept this, wouldn’t it be like you’re really my sugar daddy?” Jared frowned,

didn’t actually want to tell Jared about this, but it

asked, “Do you want

just some boring gossip. It’ll die down in

it might make things messier.

really don’t need money or the