Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared)
Chapter 667

In the study, a stand-off was taking place between Berlin and Laura.

Berlin lit a cigarette, "Laura, why did you send everyone away? What is it that you want to talk about?"

"I want to tell you, Berlin, that you're really foolish. If I truly wanted to harm you, I had plenty of opportunities over the last four years. Why would I choose a method that you would doubt?"

Berlin responded, "That's because you never thought I would replace out about your affair with Hammer."

"Berlin, do you really care that much about my affair with Hammer? Did you marry me because you loved me? No, it was because I could help manage your business. If you hadn't had that car accident, do you really think you would have wanted a divorce?"

Berlin furrowed his brow. The reason he valued Laura was indeed her abilities.

She was sociable, had extensive connections, and was not lacking in business acumen.

Over the years, she had helped him invest and make quite a fortune.

Their relationship was more of a mutual benefit.

She needed a status to move about in the high society of the Capital.

And he needed someone to help him, he didn't want to be seen as someone who relied on his brother for success.

As for love, he couldn't quite say there was ever love between them.

After all, no matter how well a woman nearing fifty maintains herself, she can't compare to the fresh youth of a twenty-something.

But those young girls didn't have her sharp mind.

Laura continued, "Even if we go our separate ways, as long as we don't split up, there shouldn't be any conflict. Besides, Hammer is your brother's man. Pulling him to my side was also to probe your brother's intentions. On the surface, he loves you as a brother, but he only wants to hand over the family property to Ryder. If Ryder really takes over the company, will there still be a place for you in the Thomas family?" Berlin scoffed, "So you're saying, you cheating on me is for my own good?"

Laura calmly retorted, "I'm just trying to prove that I have no reason to risk using such a crude method to harm you. I'm being framed."

"Then who do you think is framing you?"

Laura believed that Agnes was involved with the incident.

At the time of Berlin's accident, he was at Eden Nights.

Hammer had found out that Agnes was staying at Eden Nights during that period.

How could it be such a coincidence?

And, Agnes' appearance today was no coincidence either.

Laura spoke, "I suspect Agnes has found out about Preston's death."

Berlin frowned, "Agnes?"

"She must be the one stirring things up. Berlin, you can't fall for her tricks."

Berlin finished his cigarette, but he was still skeptical about Laura.

Laura stated, "I will replace out the truth about this and present the evidence to you. If I, Laura, have harmed you, I will die miserably, I swear on my life."

Berlin replied, "I have indeed been careless about this. I always found that girl suspicious. If she really wants to avenge her father, it's not surprising that she would set up such a scheme to make us destroy each other."

Laura responded, "As long as you understand."

But Berlin was more worried. If indeed that girl was back for revenge, things would get even more complicated.

Her identity was special, she was now Ryder's fiancée.

If Ryder was also involved and stood against him, then...