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.

about eight major wineries competing for wine

seven wineries were essentially industry–leading behemoths with a long history.

was one she hadn’t heard

be a new riser and she couldn’t find much information on

particularly favored by Count Alexandra and had

competitor was operating in the shadows, while she was in the light, unable

set for her, she had expended a lot of effort behind the scenes. She was quite curious about the mysterious Mr. Kearney and couldn’t wait to

from what she had imagined. Those who could compete for Count Alexandra’s wine distribution rights were usually industry leaders, mostly elder statesmen. Among the nine agents, only

a black trench coat and glasses, looking scholarly and harmless. But his overall cool and commanding

Kearney, “Mr. Kearney, I’ve heard

the one that’s renowned. It’s an honor to meet

silently stood

superficial flattery masking their real intentions, much like old friends who were emotionally deep and had long been apart. But behind the scenes, they didn’t know how many times they had backstabbed each other for their own benefit.

was why Agnes disliked the business

truth, facts were facts, and there was no need to wear a hypocritical mask and fake a smile. While Agnes was