Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 40

Day two.

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: "....."