Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 274

Agnes couldn’t take it anymore. She stormed into the office: “Beatrice, what on earth are you doing here?”

It was only when she entered did she notice that Beatrice was holding a check. However, she couldn’t make out the amount on the check

Agnes was taken aback: “What’s that you’re holding? Let me see.”

Beatrice quickly stuffed the check into her bag, a smile spreading across her face: “It’s a little something from Jared. Agnes, you haven’t been home in ages. Did you know Dad’s company is in hot water? We’re all family here, there’s no harm in asking Jared for help unless you don’t consider him family.

“Beatrice, you must think I was born yesterday. Even if Dad’s company is in trouble, you should have come to me, not Jared. What’s going on between you two? What gives you the right to ask him for money?”

That got Beatrice’s blood boiling. But with Jared around, she had to keep her cool and not lose her temper.

and you’re living it up in showbiz, so naturally, we’re beneath your notice. But I wouldn’t be doing this if we weren’t

Dad”

welled up in Beatrice’s eyes, making her look like

eyes fixed on Agnes, completely oblivious to

knew Agnes was stubborn. The last thing she wanted to do was owe someorie

Jared and

but Jared held her back: “Hold on. Didn’t you come to see me? Why are you

did you do? Why did you give her

onto his lap:

going

her angry face a bit longer, but seeing how livid

honestly said. “Beatrice came to borrow five hundred thousand dollars, saying your father is in a financial bind.