Jude Lawson heard what Jason said and smiled with sarcasm.
He looked at Agnes.
With his eyes, he urged her not to be dismissive, and that she should reply to Jason and hint that she loved the fact that he called and that she was available.
When Agnes understood what Jude was asking her to do, she frowned.
How could she present herself so cheaply to a man like that?
The look on Agnes' face showed her disapproval, and she hesitated for a moment, but Jude's silent, yet domineering gaze made her bend to his will.
''Oh. How thoughtful of you to check on me. Although it's a little too late, and I have been back at home for a while now,'' Agnes replied with a cheerful voice.
Jude and Agnes could hear Jason breathing heavily from the other end of the phone line.
He was nervous.
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