Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 777

Jared smiled. “I’m just a businessman, not in the charity game. But I can’t just sit back and do nothing when it’s concerning you. I do these good deeds. for you, not because I’m inherently kind.”

Agnes leaned in and kissed Jared’s lips. “Mr. Whitfield, could you please do more of these good deeds for my sake?”

Jared rubbed the spot Agnes had kissed, then replied, “Sure, but I expect something in return.”

“What is it?” Agnes asked innocently.

With a mischievous glint in his eye, Jared said, “You’ll find out tonight.”

But the reward Jared was expecting didn’t come that night. Late into the evening, Agnes was tied up in her study, working on the article. She detailed the story of the Fabians, including their deep connection with stray animals.

By the time Agnes finished, it was two in the morning,

news. After sending

slid

as she did, Jared pulled her close, holding

and asked, “You’re still

heavy with sleep. “I haven’t received my reward yet. I can’t

chuckled. He was barely able to keep his eyes

in and kissed Jared on his lips. “That’s a down payment. You’ll get

with her response. “You’ll have to keep paying for a lifetime, or I’ll accuse you of absconding with

Go to sleep, Agnes

snuggled up to Jared, and they both drifted off into a

her phone, she found that her article from the night before

reports on the Fabians

was still stuck

Agnes‘ article and a few photos completely changed people’s perception of

were taken by

they were of