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

merely putting on

noticed

she glanced at Jared beside her.

her

as calm as a still pond.

he didn’t even betray

piercing, scrutinizing Agnes like a‘ hawk.

such scrutiny, Agnes felt her heart skip a beat.

her grip on Kearney’s

glanced at Jared,

at the airport

her reaction said it

is Valeria Thomas, our biggest competitor for 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

ex–husband.”

had explained the situation quite

couldn’t believe the coincidence.

Kearney’s fiercest

rumors of Valeria running a successful wine business in France,

was surprising was that Jared, who had supposedly called off his

Agnes remembered the emotional plea Jared had made just

asked for a

those words were empty promises.