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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blend of confidence

Agnes was merely putting on a show.

noticed

gaze was expressionless as she glanced at

withdrew her

face was as calm as a still

didn’t even betray the slightest

was deep and piercing,

felt her

her grip on

at Jared, asking, “Your

briefly, at the airport on the day

respond, but her

the wine distribution rights. She’s very close with Count and Countess Alexandra, and it’s practically a done deal that she’ll be awarded the rights. I’m here primarily to try and snatch those rights from her. I heard she just got married and was bringing her new husband to meet the Alexandras.

ex–husband.”

had explained the situation quite

couldn’t believe

was Kearney’s fiercest competitor.

wine business in

had supposedly called off his engagement with

plea Jared had made just the day

had asked for a fresh start between

seemed those words were