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

essentially industry–leading behemoths

one she hadn’t

to be a new riser and she

it was particularly favored by Count Alexandra and

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

she had expended a lot of effort behind

him today was somewhat different 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 she, Valeria, and this Mr.

was not dressed in formal attire. He was wearing a black trench coat and glasses, looking scholarly and harmless. But his overall cool and commanding demeanor

Kearney, “Mr. Kearney, I’ve heard

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

silently stood

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

why Agnes disliked the business world.

facts were facts, and there was no need to wear a hypocritical mask and fake a smile. While Agnes was lost in thought, Valeria had already set