Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 496

Jared wasn’t an ordinary person, he despised it when people tried to flatter him.

He’s got this deep, steady thing going on and his eyes, they look like they can see night through you.

A kid’s flattery wouldn’t do anything to him.

But then, when Leo turned his head by chance, he saw a genuine smile on Jared’s face.

Leo was gobsmacked

It’s been a long time since he’s seen Jared smile like that.

Four years, give or take.

Ever since Ms. Pritchard went missing, Jared’s been sporting a poker face.

Who’d have thought that a kid’s innocent flattery would get the big boss to crack a smile?

Leo could tell, the boss seemed to like this little kid a lot

Jared asked, “Why were those folks chasing you yesterday?”

The kid coolly replied, “Sorry, sir, but it’s best if you know less.”

a weird vibe from the kid, he wasn’t just some

drove him to Epochal Square.

sitting in the backseat with Nocturne.

“Is your mom coming to pick you

Noctume nodded, “Yes.”

didn’t say anything more.

just had Leo drop the kid off.

he personally came along because he wanted

clearly has some

introduce the kid to

he might be able to help

pulled up at

of the car, and

his phone and made a

exchanging a couple of words, he

mom will be here

hair and said, “I’d like to meet your mom too.”

drove to Epochal

of the square from a distance.

the

everyone

discovered that her system was under attack, and after counterattacking, she realized that Interpol had already set up a trap at Imperial Hotel, aiming to nab

Sean had already taken Nocturne into the Imperial Hotel.