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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exuded a natural blend of

putting on

noticed Agnes too.

expressionless as she glanced

withdrew her

face was as calm as a still pond.

Agnes, he didn’t even betray the slightest hint of surprise.

piercing,

felt her

grip

Jared, asking, “Your ex–husband?”

before, briefly, at the airport on the day he returned

her reaction said it all.

them, before leaning in to whisper in Agnes‘ ear, “The woman with him 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

ex–husband.”

the

couldn’t believe

Kearney’s fiercest

running a successful wine business in

surprising was that Jared, who had supposedly called off his

Jared had

for a fresh start between

those words were empty promises.