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“.”

“Good morning, Mr. Whitfield.”

do we need to be so formal with each

her Agnes. It sounded very natural in

the first time they’d had this talk.

shy to call him

“Then I’ll call you

was a great idea. It felt very personal.

had gotten up, “Jared, I have

Jared: “…..”

in a rush. She didn’t have

to leave, Jared handed her a bank

was surprised, “What’s this

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

single penny of his money until now. Except that she was now living

People at school are saying you’re my sugar daddy. If I accept this, wouldn’t it be like you’re

to tell Jared about this, but it

you want

it. It’s just some boring gossip. It’ll die down in a