Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 704

Agnes was at a loss for words, feeling as if she were in a dream.

For a moment. she thought perhaps everyone’s fate, every event in their life, every encounter, was preordained. That from birth to death, every detail of one’s life was choreographed by a divine playwright.

And they were merely actors, faithfully following the script in the river of time.

Otherwise, how could she possibly run into Jared?

She had specifically gone out to clear her mind and avoid him.

Yet here he was, clearly not alone.

At his side, her arm entwined with his, stood none other than Valeria.

Valeria’s appearance that day was striking.

A low–cut white evening gown, her makeup as sharp and flawless as ever.

Tall and slender, she looked like a supermodel straight from a Paris runway, her presence radiating power.

Compared to Valeria, there was one aspect where Agnes couldn’t compete.

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a natural blend of confidence

Agnes was merely putting on a

had noticed

gaze was expressionless as she glanced at Jared beside

withdrew her arm from Jared’s.

calm as a

didn’t even betray the slightest hint of surprise.

piercing, scrutinizing

such scrutiny, Agnes felt her heart skip a beat.

tightened her grip

glanced at Jared,

had met Jared before, briefly, at the airport on the day he

her reaction said

and it’s practically a done deal that she’ll

ex–husband.”

the situation

couldn’t believe

was Kearney’s fiercest

running a successful wine business in France, so Valeria’s presence here wasn’t

off his engagement with Valeria, was here as her

emotional plea Jared had

had asked for a

seemed those words were empty