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“.”

corrected herself, “Good morning, Mr. Whitfield.”

to be so formal with each

It sounded

time they’d had this talk.

Agnes was just too shy to call

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

a great idea. It felt very personal.

gotten up, “Jared, I

Jared: “…..”

in a rush. She didn’t

Agnes was preparing to leave, Jared handed her a

“What’s this about?”

is your living expenses. I’ll top it up every month. I’m usually busy. You

of his money until now. Except that

this feeling, “I’m not short of money. People at school are saying you’re my sugar daddy. If I accept this,

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

want me to handle it?”

just some boring

it might

at the bank card, Agnes said, “I really don’t need money or the card.