Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 40
Agnes blinked her eyes open to the sight of a handsome face.
Preston’s company, Starlight International Group, had a star actor named Justin, who, according to his fans, was a man to make
women’s hearts flutter.
Agnes had seen him once at last year’s annual meeting and thought he was super hunky
When she saw Justin, she thought he was the most attractive man she’d ever seen.
But now, looking at Jared’s face, she felt he was even more good–looking than Justin. Even the contour of his jawline was
perfect
Agnes could feel her heartbeat picking up speed.
At this moment, Jared had opened his eyes.
When their eyes met, Agnes felt nervousness.
But she put on a brave face and smiled, “um, Good morning.”
Jared frowned, “My name isn’t ‘um“.”
Agnes corrected herself, “Good morning, Mr. Whitfield.”
“Agnes, do we need to be so formal with each other?”
He called her Agnes. It sounded very natural in comparison.
This wasn’t the first time they’d had this talk.
But Agnes was just too shy to call him ‘honey‘.
Suddenly, Agnes had an idea, “Then I’ll call you Jared.”
Agnes thought this was a great idea. It felt very personal.
Agnes had gotten up, “Jared, I have to go to class.”

Jared: “.....”
Agnes was in a rush. She didn’t have time for breakfast..
As Agnes was preparing to leave, Jared handed her a bank card.
Agnes was surprised, “What’s this about?”
Jafed explained, “This is your living expenses. I’ll top it up every month. I’m usually busy. You can use it to buy whatever you
like.”
Although Agnes and Jared were officially married, she had not used a single penny of his money until now. Except that she was
now living in Jared’s house.
Agnes didn’t like this feeling, “I’m not short of money. People at school are saying you’re my sugar daddy. If I accept this,
wouldn’t it be like you’re really my sugar daddy?” Jared frowned, “People at school are saying I’m keeping you?”
Agnes didn’t actually want to tell Jared about this, but it slipped out.
Jared asked, “Do you want me to handle it?”
Agnes quickly said, “Forget it. It’s just some boring gossip. It’ll die down in a few days.”
If Jared got involved, it might make things messier.
Looking at the bank card, Agnes said, “I really don’t need money or the card. I have to go to class.
With that, Agnes left.
Not long after Agnes left, Jared made a call, “Be in my office at nine.”
Agnes didn’t sleep well last night and spent the entire morning dozing off in class.
The moment class ended, she went to the cafeteria to grab lunch with Kerri.
Kerri studied Agnes carefully, “You look exhausted. Your dark circles are pretty noticeable. Agnes, you really look like you’re
overworked.”

Agnes finally shook off her morning fatigue and almost replied, ‘How did you know?‘
But before she could say anything, Kerri seemed to remember something, “Sorry Agnes, I forgot you and Elton broke up.”
In the past, whenever Elton was mentioned, it felt like a knife to Agnes’s heart. But strangely, this time Agnes found herself
feeling calm.
Agnes smiled, “It’s okay. It’s all in the past now.”