Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 496

Jared wasn't an ordinary person; he despised it when people tried to flatter him.

He's got this deep, steady thing going on and his eyes, they look like they can see right through you.

A kid's flattery wouldn't do anything to him.

But then, when Leo turned his head by chance, he saw a genuine smile on Jared's face.

Leo was gobsmacked.

It's been a long time since he's seen Jared smile like that.

Four years, give or take.

Ever since Ms. Pritchard went missing, Jared's been sporting a poker face.

Who'd have thought that a kid's innocent flattery would get the big boss to crack a smile?

Leo could tell, the boss seemed to like this little kid a lot.

Jared asked, "Why were those folks chasing you yesterday?"

The kid coolly replied, "Sorry, sir, but it's best if you know less."

Leo felt a weird vibe from the kid, he wasn't just some ordinary kid, you could tell from the way he talked.

After dinner, Leo drove him to Epochal Square.

Jared also tagged along, sitting in the backseat with Nocturne.

Jared asked, "Is your mom coming to pick you up?"

Nocturne nodded, "Yes."

Jared didn't say anything more.

He could've just had Leo drop the kid off.

But he personally came along because he wanted to meet the kid's parents.

The kid clearly has some sort of sleeping disorder.

If possible, he'd like to introduce the kid to Ryder.

Ryder's a top dog in this field, he might be able to help with the kid's condition.

Soon, the car pulled up at Epochal Square.

Nocturne got out of the car, and Jared followed.