Chapter 987


    Agnes was well aware that Jared had cast caution to the wind in his search for her.


    She also knew that to pave his way, Jared had utilized a hefty sum from The Tim Group''s coffers, jeopardizing a crucial project in the process.


    But what Agnes didn’t realize was that Jared had encountered andslide, facing a life-threatening situation.


    The pang of guilt in her heart was unbearable


    After all, everything traced back to her — it was all because of Agnes.


    At this moment, she was nearly at a loss for words


    Leo added, "There''s something else you might not know. After Mr. Berlin was acquitted and released, Jared was ridden with guilt. He felt helpless and


    eventually had someone rough up Berlin — knocked a tooth right out of his mouth."


    Agnes looked up in surprise.


    Jared had done something like that? Could it be that he truly was unaware of Berlin’s release?


    This incident had always been a sore point for Agnes.


    It was also the final straw that had severed her rtionship with Jared.


    Agnes had always refused to believe that Jared, as sharp as he was, could be ignorant of such a matter. But now, reflecting on it, she realized she


    hadn''t ced enough trust in Jared.


    I''ve been with the boss for years,” Leo said, "and it pains me to see him suffer like this. During the years you vanished, he was enveloped in gloom.


    He''s an incredibly astute man — no one could defeat him. Yet, he''s trapped himself in a cage of his own making, unable to break free because the


    only one who can outsmart him is himself. Agnes, you hold the key to that cage."


    Agnes felt she couldn''t bear to listen any longer.


    Why did she still doubt him?


    Doubt Jared''s closeness with Valeria.


    Doubt Jared''s devotion to her.


    He had risked his life; what else was there to question?


    Besides, Agnes had seen Jared and.


    Valeria drinking into the wee hours


    on several asions. Now, thisking


    it over, what if Valeria had oO


    orchestrated those moments?


    Otherwise, why did it all happen during that specific period? Why were there so many coincidences?


    Agnes realized just how foolish she had been


    Her heart was racked with endless guilt and pain


    “Leo,” Agnes said, "I understand. I''ll handle our rtionship with care. I... won''t hurt him anymore."


    “Agnes,” Leo replied, "I just want you and the boss to be happy. To be honest, every time you two had a falling out, it broke my heart"


    Agnes said>’Leo, I can negotiate


    with Ryder if you want to stay at The


    Tim Group. No matter who''s inc”


    charge, you''ll always be the chief


    secretary,


    -


    But Leo s retched out, yawning, "No


    need, Agnes.l''ve hit the age of


    maturity, and following the boss NN


    around has kept me too busy. I''ves


    made esough money. It''s time Xo


    enjoyed some romance, maybé even


    getmarried. I need to take iteasy.


    Gtherwise, I might not have the


    chanceter on."


    Leo looked utterly rxed.


    Agnes smiled, "It''s time you found a wife. Just make sure to send me an invite to the wedding."


    “You can count on it.”


    After a bit more casual conversation, Leo took his leave.


    Agnes nced at the time. it was approaching eleven o''clock.


    She left the small conference room and approached the CEO''s office, pausing to knock.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    This room used to belong to Jared.


    Agnes had always just walked right in.


    So, standing at the door, knocking, felt strangelyplicated for Agnes.


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