Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 1053

Agnes sensed that something was deeply troubling Jared.

Trying to offer some solace, she said, “Look, what's done is done. Ryder has backed off, hasn't he? Otherwise, he wouldn't have handed over The Tim Group so easily.”

Jared's expression was grave.

Backed off?

No, their battle had only just begun.

It was more accurate to say that Ryder had finally made his move.

Jared just hadn't expected their conflict to reach a point of no return.

Jared's return to The Tim Group sent shockwaves through the media world.

Ryder's rise to power had already been the subject of endless speculation.

Now, with Jared reclaiming his position, he couldn't escape the media's various narratives either.

Many portrayed it as a war between the two brothers of the Whitfield family, fighting for control.

First, it was seen as fratricide and usurpation, but Jared's swift and remarkable comeback was nothing short of spectacular.

At The Dark Night Bar.

Ryder sat at the bar, nursing a drink.

One of his arms hung limply by his side, clearly incapacitated, but it did nothing to diminish his allure.

Women, bold and beautiful, approached him, but were invariably dismissed by his icy gaze.

Before long, a shadowy figure took the seat next to Ryder.

“It seems you've taken my advice and decided to make a move.”

The voice was smooth and magnetic, yet carried an unmistakable chill.

The undercurrent of menace was palpable, sending shivers down one's spine.