Chapter 274


    Agnes couldn’t take it anymore. She stormed into the office: “Beatrice, what on earth are you doing


    here?”


    It was only when she entered did she notice that Beatrice was holding a check. However, she couldn’t


    make out the amount on the check


    Agnes was taken aback: “What’s that you’re holding? Let me see.”


    Beatrice quickly stuffed the check into her bag, a smile spreading across her face: “It’s a little


    something from Jared. Agnes, you haven’t been home in ages. Did you know Dad’spany is in hot


    water? We’re all family here, there’s no harm in asking Jared for help unless you don’t consider him


    family.


    “Beatrice, you must think I was born yesterday. Even if Dad’spany is in trouble, you should have


    money?”


    That got Beatrice’s blood boiling. But with Jared around, she had to keep her cool and not lose her


    temper.


    All she could do was grit her teeth and say: “Agnes, you’ve married into money, and you’re living it up


    in showbiz, so naturally, we’re beneath your notice. But I wouldn’t be doing this if we weren’t in a tight


    spot. Jared hasn’t said a word, yet here you are bad-mouthing me. If you don’t believe me, you can go


    home and ask.


    Dad”


    Tears welled up in Beatrice’s eyes, making her look like she was wronged.


    She shot a nce at Agnes, only to find Jared’s eyes fixed on Agnes,pletely oblivious to her


    emotional state.


    Beatrice knew Agnes was stubborn. Thest thing she wanted to do was owe someorie a favor, even if


    that someone was Jared.


    Beatrice was afraid that Agnes would demand the money back. She turned to Jared and said: “I won’t


    bother you any longer. I’ll be on my way.”


    Agnes tried to stop Beatrice, but Jared held her back: “Hold on. Didn’t youe to see me? Why are


    you leaving so soon?”


    Agnes was furious “Jared, what the hell did you do? Why did you give her money?!


    Jared chuckled, pulling Agnes onto hisp: “Are you mad?”


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    “Jared, what’s going on?”


    Jared wanted to enjoy her angry face a bit longer, but seeing how livid she was, he decided not to


    tease her anymore.


    He honestly said. “Beatrice came to borrow five hundred thousand dors, saying your father is in a


    financial bind. So, I lent it to her.”


    Agnes frowned “How could you just hand over the money like that? Do you just believe whatever she


    says?”


    Jared said: “Half a million isn’t a big deal. I heard your father’s recent investments went belly-up. If she


    came to me, your family must know about it too. We can ask when we go home. If there is a problem at


    home, it’s my responsibility to help.”


    Agnes frowned more deeply


    To be honest, there was a rift between her and Preston Pritchard because of Laura, but if hispany


    was in serious trouble, Agnes would never stand by and do nothing


    Her mother also contributed to the establishment of thispany.


    What Agnes couldn’t ept was that Preston didn’t say a word to her, but let Beatrice ask Jared for


    money directly.


    This put Agnes in a really awkward spot.