Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared) novel Chapter 762

Of course, Agnes wasn't oblivious to Jared's intentions. He was probably trying to remind Yolanda that he was Agnes' backup, her support system, but Agnes felt this approach might backfire.

Agnes stood up, hoisted her glass, and said, "Mr. Whitfield, thank you."

Jared merely chuckled, clinked glasses with Agnes, then downed his drink in one go.

Everyone present took notice that Mr. Whitfield was really giving Agnes due respect.

When others toasted earlier, Mr. Whitfield had merely sipped his drink. But when Agnes proposed a toast, he had consumed the entire glass.

Moreover, he had entrusted her with something as crucial as the promotional video.

Agnes was a returnee from overseas, that was true, but she was still a newcomer at the television station.

Snagging such a big project was like winning the lottery.

Yolanda’s face darkened, which everyone noticed. It seemed Agnes would get more trouble.

After the meal, people began to excuse themselves.

Agnes intended to leave with the others, but Jared held her hand directly. Agnes quickly withdrew her hand, looking around. Fortunately, no one saw it. A smirk spread across Jared's face.

Yolanda, however, saw everything, and she clenched her fingers.

It seemed that Jared still had a keen interest in his ex-wife. But Yolanda wasn't sure if Jared still had feeling for Agnes or intent on toying with her.

Jared had had quite a bit to drink. Although he had a good alcohol tolerance, his eyes were slightly red, as if he was slightly tipsy.

He looked up, his gaze as enticing as a poppy blooming in the dark night.

Jared sat there, pulling Agnes into his lap. His face was buried in Agnes' neck, his voice slightly alcoholic and somewhat childish, "I just can't stand to see others bullying you."

Jared's lips moved lightly near Agnes' ear. Agnes felt a ticklish sensation, and her ears turned red. But she couldn't help saying, "Your actions will only make my situation worse! Yolanda won't be scared off because you're protecting me. Instead, she might make things difficult for me because of past grudges. She is my superior, and it would be easy for her to make things hard for me."

Jared's voice was hoarse, but he seemed unconcerned, "If she dares to give you a hard time, I'll remove her from her position. Or, I can arrange a higher position for you at the station, so you can manage her. How about that? You should learn how to give others a hard time. You've been too nice in your past life."

What kind of thinking was that? Agnes was amused and speechless at the same time.