Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 759

Everyone was quite taken aback by this juicy piece of gossip.

“Does Director Bowman still have a thing for Mr. Whitfield, or why else would she be primping herself up in there?”

“Nah, she’s already married, plus the head of this company is her father–in–law. I bet she just can’t stand the idea of Mr. Whitfield not seeing her at her best. It’s like trying to appear all perfect in front of your ex

“I sure would love to meet Mr Whitfield’s ex–wife. She must have been something to ruffle Director Bowman’s feathers. Heard she was a Pritchard, a rich lady and a big movie star But after she divorced Mr. Whitfield, all the stories about her just seemed to vanish.”

Suddenly, someone turned to Agnes, who was still engrossed in her writing, “Hey Agnes, you’re a Pritchard too. Could Mr. Whitfield’s ex–wife be some distant relative of yours?”

Agnes had been hearing every word as they discussed the matter. She had been intentionally avoiding the topic, refraining from participating, and quietly focusing on her work. But why on earth did the spotlight suddenly shift to her?

chuckled, “Well, here’s a secret, guys. That woman is

“Agnes, you can’t be serious! Everyone knows you studied abroad. If you

in, “And I would be

quite a character.” They all laughed and gossiped, teasing each other.

sighed in relief.

done it on purpose. Claiming to be Jared’s ex–wife was the perfect way to make sure no one would

least she had given herself a

understand was why Jared had suddenly shown up at her company.

aroused his suspicions? Agnes sighed

office. Just in time, as Jared and the station head walked into the

over nonchalantly.

me introduce you. This is Mr. Whitfield, the CEO of Tim Group. They’ve chosen us to produce their

Mr. Whitfield and I

Jared, “Isn’t that right, Mr. Whitfield?”

on Yolanda, his eyes sharp as if he was sizing something up.