Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 706

Agnes shot a subconscious glance at Jared who was standing beside her.

His face was stone–cold, seemingly dropping the surrounding temperature.

Agnes quickly averted her gaze.

Count and Countess Alexandra greeted Agnes. They complimented her in English, “We’ve always heard Mr. Kearney mentioned Ms. Pritchard. Meeting you today, you truly are stunningly beautiful, a real gem indeed.”

People around praised Countess Alexandra’s eloquent English.

Agnes returned their greetings with ease.

Countess Alexandra was apparently close with Valeria, and she introduced Kearney to her.

Kearney. She had heard about eight major wineries competing for wine distribution rights.

essentially industry–leading

she hadn’t

to be a new riser and she

was particularly favored by Count Alexandra and had been her strong competitor.

felt that this competitor was operating in the shadows, while she was in the light, unable to fully

been set for her, she had expended a lot of effort behind the scenes. She was quite curious about the mysterious Mr. Kearney

imagined. Those who could compete for Count Alexandra’s wine distribution rights were usually industry leaders, mostly elder statesmen. Among the nine agents, only she, Valeria, and this Mr. Kearney

coat and glasses, looking scholarly and harmless. But his overall cool and commanding demeanor indicated that he was a formidable figure.

Kearney, “Mr. Kearney, I’ve heard so much

one that’s renowned. It’s an

silently stood by.

much like old friends who were emotionally deep and had long been apart.

Agnes disliked the business world.

real. The truth was the truth, facts were facts, and there was no need to wear a