Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 701

Agnes had an epiphany.

No wonder Phenix had said earlier that she couldn’t keep the promise she’d made to Kearney, advising him to pick a partner for the evening at Eden Nights.

Presumably, Kearney had originally intended Phenix to be his plus–one.

Agnes agreed without hesitation, “No problem, Kearney, I’ll accompany you to the dinner party.”

During her four years in in Manhattan, Kearney had always been very good to her.

And with this current situation, Kearney had helped her immensely.

Now that he asked, there was no reason for Agnes to refuse.

Moreover, Agnes had recently been through a lot.

Her mind was a mess.

A trip abroad to clear her head seemed like a good idea.

wine merchant. Nine major wine merchants have been invited, and I’m one of them. As far

of man Kearney was.

a ruthless genius, turning impossible

to

puzzled, “But what does this have to do with

that a family is the foundation and backbone of a business, and that family men are more responsible. To win their trust, I told them I already had a woman I loved and planned to propose. They were thrilled and eager to meet my beloved. So, you’ll have to play the part of my fiancée, and we might even have to stage a fake proposal. The Alexandras are very emotional, and this could make a lasting

this, Kearney, but I used to be an actress. I’ve been

laughed, “I

know that.”

“When do we leave?”

flight is at nine tonight.”

I’ll go get ready.”

and Kearney flew

long flight left Agnes very tired.

was still recovering.

France, it was two in the morning, local

start at six

twelve hours to rest.

Agnes to a hotel

about