Heartstrings on Fire Chapter 188

Chapter 188 

“Y’all keep rehearsing. I’ll handle the wardrobe situation.” 

With that, Agnes took off. 

‘Agnes, where are you headed?” Kerri hollered after her. 

Agnes beelined for Century Entertainment. 

She had already given Ivan a ring previously. 

So she faced no hurdles on her way up and went straight to the CEO’s office. 

Ivan’s secretary, Faye, recognized Agnes: “The boss is in a meeting, just chill here for a bit.” 

After waiting less than five minutes in the office, Ivan made his return. 

“This is the first time you’ve reached out since we wrapped up the TV series,” Ivan said, entering with a gentle expression and steady stride. Agnes stood up immediately: “Mr. Bartley, there’s a favor I need to ask.” 

*Jared is my friend, and you’re his wife. Please call me Ivan.” 

Agnes hesitated slightly: “Ivan.” 

“What do you need?” 

Agnes spilled the beans about her university drama performance. 

“You’ve got clout in the industry. I was thinking maybe you could hit up a production crew for some props for us.” 

“That’s a piece of cake. Century Entertainment has its own prop warehouse. I’ll take you there later, pick whatever you need.” Agnes breathed a sigh of relief and smiled: “Thanks, Ivan.” 

“But I do have a question. Your dad could’ve easily sorted this out too. Why did you come to me?” 

“My dad’s been swamped lately. All the stuff with Starlight International Group has been handed off to my stepmom, so…” 

In recent years, Preston Pritchard has been dealing solely with investments, leaving all matters of Starlight International Group to Laura. 

For Agnes, asking Laura for help was a bigger hassle than turning to Ivan. 

Ivan immediately got the picture and didn’t probe further. 

Ivan changed the subject: “Since I did you a solid, don’t you owe me one?” 

Agnes was taken aback. What could he possibly need her help with? 

“If it’s within my power, I’ll do my best.” 

Ivan glanced at his watch and said, “It’s almost lunchtime. How about treating me to a meal?” 

So it was just a meal. That’s easy. 

“Treating you to a meal is the least I can do. What do you feel like eating?” 

“I’m craving carbs today.” 

Agnes thought for a moment: “How about Italian pasta at Cloud View?” 

Cloud View is the city’s swankiest restaurant, known for its famous pasta. 

Ivan shook his head: “I don’t feel like going anywhere fancy today. Any homey little diners around?” 

Agnes pondered for a moment and then her eyes lit up: 

“I know just the place. Right outside our university, I go there all the time.” 

Ivan and Agnes walked into Burger Barn on the university’s local food street. “You mean to say you’ve brought Jared here before?” 

Agnes looked pretty smug: “Yep, I’ve brought him here. He said the burgers are really good.” 

The beef burger came out piping hot. 

Agnes suggested, “Better eat it while it’s hot.” 

Ivan took a bite, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. 

“Isn’t it amazing?” Agnes asked 

Ivan chuckled, “Of course, Jared’s a picky eater. If he says it’s good, then it must be.” 

The burger had a homey taste to it, although the beef was of average quality and the excessive seasoning masked the original flavor. 

Having grown up with Jared, Ivan knew how picky he could be, especially about food. 

This kind of burger definitely wasn’t Jared’s cup of tea. 

Jared probably just said it was good to keep Agnes happy. 

Agnes grinned from ear to ear. “If it’s good, have some more.” 

Ivan responded with a smile, “Sure, you should have some more too.”