Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 818

Although Ramona couldn’t make heads or tails of what Agnes was saying, the sheer shift in Ryder’s expression was undeniable. His normally stoic face was now a mask of arctic frost signaling that Agnes had crossed a line.

She realized that, despite Agnes being Ryder’s family, the nature of their relationship was shrouded in mystery. Ryder wasn’t the kind of man you could dismiss or disrespect, even if the familial ties demanded a certain leniency. And there they were, mere journalists amidst a sea of high rolling sponsors, rubbing elbows with the kind of people they couldn’t afford to piss off

Panicked, Ramona rushed to steady a tottering Agnes, pleading. ‘Boss, you’re wasted How about we call it a night with the drinks, huh?”

shrugging off Ramona’s helping hand and discarding her glass in favor of a half empty bottle of whiskey She staggered toward Ryder, words slurring heavily Ryder, you’re no cutthroat businessman You should’ve

she lunged at Ryder, attempting to strip him of his suit. “Take off the jacket! You

a grab for Ryder’s clothes. Ryder, face an impassive sheet of ice, didn’t push

antics

that if

had no idea our boss could get this

spoke up. Til take

from Ramona. After all, Ryder was related to Agnes, had every right to take charge of