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Chapter 824
Agnes felt like she was carrying a boulder in her chest
She had made a one-month pact with Alyssa
But Alyssa had laid down an ultimatum if Agnes couldn’t convince Ryder to give her up, she ought to distance
herself from both Ryder and Jared
After breakfast. Agnes headed to the TV station
She was taken aback to find Ben, Ramona, and Hans all present in the office Their eyes on her were weird, making
Agnes even more suspicious that she had made a fool of
herself last night after one too many drinks
Agnes cut to the chase. “Look, if I did anything embarrassing last night after getting tipsy, just forget about it,
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The room was still awkwardly silent
Ramona, after a moment, said, “Boss, it’s not us you should worry about. It’s Mr. Whitfield
Mr. Whitfield? Were they talking about Ryder? What did he have to do with anything?
A really bad hunch crept up Agnes spine
She steeled herself Spill it What happened last night?”
Ramona looked at Agnes with a complex expression, “Boss, you got drunk and started stripping Mr. Whitfield in
public. You insisted he shouldn’t be wearing a suit, said he should wear a doctor’s coat or something. It was I can’t
even describe it.”
Agnes felt her world tilt She could’ve accepted singing or dancing embarrassingly, but this was beyond the pale.
Stripping Ryder Had she lost her mind?
Seeing the shock on Agnes face, Ramona tried to console her. “Agnes, don’t beat yourself up. Actually, when you
think about it, it’s no big deal. Mr Whitfield is your family. night? Just apologize to him next time you see him.”
Agnes asked further. “How did I leave last night?”
“Mr Whitfield carried you out.”
“Which Mr Whitfield?”
“Ryder, of course See, he wasn’t mad at all. He took such good care of you.”
Agnes was taken aback
So it was Ryder who had taken her away. No wonder Jared was so disturbed. But what Agnes couldn’t recall was
whether Ryder and Jared had any confrontation
A classic case of alcohol causing trouble
Agnes was filled with regret and she muddled through her workday.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter leaving the office. Agnes made her way straight to Tim Tower.
Nocturne was just coming around
Jared stepped out of the conference room, Valena close behind.
Valeria offered, “What do you feel like for dinner? I’ll order takeout”
They had been working late on a new project these past days, their dinners consisted of office takeouts
Jared slipped on his jacket. Tve got plans tonight Don’t stay too late yourself
As he stepped out, he saw Agnes holding Nocturne not too far off
Jared approached Agnes with a soft tone. When did you get here?”
“Just now Replying. Agnes glanced at Valeria
Jared suggested, ‘Let’s head out together then”
Agnes nodded
Valeria watched them walk away a slight frown creasing her forehead
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