Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 716

“What are you up to, Jared?”

Agnes was irate

“Nothing much, just thought I’d ask you for a dance.”

Agnes was cornered, surrounded by couples on the dance floor.

Causing a scene here would only draw attention.

Reluctantly, Agnes allowed Jared to lead her into a waltz, yet her gaze was sharp enough to kill

Agnes glared at Jared, “Haven’t you had enough, Jared?”

“Don’t you think it’s fate? That we could meet this way, in such a place, without either of us knowing beforehand. I think it’s destiny that you’re here with me.”

“Have you lost your mind, Jared?”

Just moments ago they were at each other’s throats, and now Jared was spinning these sweet nothings.

Agnes found Jared’s behavior bewildering.

Or perhaps he was plotting another prank at her expense.

Jared maneuvered them closer to Bella and Kearney, flashing a smile, “Bella seems to have a thing for your bro Kearney here. Do you think he would abandon you for power?”

the tables were turned, would you?”

“I wouldn’t.”

“Why not?”

kiss Agnes‘ forehead, “Because I’m a fool in love, more enchanted by a beautiful woman

“Should I feel

to bicker

too soon, and Agnes was eager to make her exit, but Jared gripped her

matter how she tried, she couldn’t shake him off.

to dance anymore.” Agnes was exasperated.

held a familiar dominance, “One more dance, the next one is a blackout

Agnes was helpless.

had never experienced

know how to,” Agnes

can

respond, Jared pulled her back into the center of the dance

The music started.

waltz

the ceiling went out.

a blackout

dance performed in complete

scoffed, “Who invented this dance? What’s the difference between dancing with the lights on

a hint of amusement, “There’s a huge difference, just

glanced around, shocked

around them