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,

to be so formal with

called her Agnes. It sounded very natural in

wasn’t the first time they’d had

shy to call him ‘honey‘.

had an idea, “Then I’ll call

a great idea. It felt very personal.

up, “Jared, I

Jared: “…..”

She

Jared

surprised, “What’s

up every month. I’m usually busy. You can use it to buy whatever

single penny of his money until now. Except that she was now living in Jared’s house.

feeling, “I’m not short of money. People at school are saying you’re my sugar daddy. If I accept this, wouldn’t it be like you’re really my sugar daddy?” Jared frowned, “People at school are saying I’m keeping you?”

tell Jared about this, but

want me to handle

“Forget it. It’s just some boring gossip. It’ll die down in a few days.”