Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 277

“Alright, you two can cut out the arguing now,” Laura cut in.

Laura took the check and put it in front of Agnes, “Agnes, don’t get mad. Beatrice is still young, not quite understanding certain things, but she means well. If this money is causing you trouble, then take it back. Our company may be in a tight spot, but we’re not desperate for half a million.”

Even though Laura spoke softly, her words were dripping with sarcasm.

Preston was quite irked as well. The Pritchard family used to be loaded, when did they ever squabble over half a million?

Preston said impatiently, “Agnes, take this money back to Jared. After all, it’s our family issue, we really shouldn’t have involved him.”

Agnes quietly pocketed the check and said, “Dad, I’ll figure out the money you need. But we really can’t accept Jared’s money”

Beatrice and Laura exchanged a

and Laura went to the study.

retumed to

over many things, then got up and went to the

door was closed, but the conversation

and would never willingly ask Jared for help, so I had Beatrice give it a shot. It may not be a huge amount, but it at least shows that Jared is willing to help. The only hope for our company now

good as the Whitfield family, but Agnes is still my precious daughter, not a tool

do spoil Agnes. But have you ever thought about Beatrice? She’s only 19, she’s had a cushy life, and her dream is to be a top star in the entertainment industry. If she experiences the company going bankrupt and ends up shouldering family debt, how will she cope? Will her friends still respect her? Agnes has already married into the Whitfield family, and Jared adores her, so what’s the big deal

Preston didn’t respond.

out, slamming the