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.

unfamiliar with Kearney. She had heard about eight major

other seven wineries were essentially industry–leading behemoths with

she hadn’t heard

and

by Count Alexandra and had been

felt that this competitor was operating in the shadows, while she was in the

of effort behind the

today was somewhat different from what she had imagined. Those who could compete for Count Alexandra’s wine distribution rights were usually industry

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 indicated that he was a

Kearney, I’ve heard so much about you.”

renowned. It’s an honor to meet you today.”

silently stood by.

old friends who were emotionally deep and had long been apart. But behind

Agnes disliked the

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