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?”

if the

“I wouldn’t.”

“Why not?”

were deep yet he suddenly leaned into kiss Agnes‘ forehead, “Because I’m a fool in love, more enchanted by a beautiful woman than

“Should I feel honored?”

to bicker

ended all too soon, and Agnes was eager to make her exit, but

how she tried, she

don’t want to dance

dance, the next one is a blackout dance.”

Agnes was helpless.

never experienced

how to,” Agnes said, frowning.

I can teach you.”

respond, Jared pulled her back into the center of

The music started.

waltz tune.

the ceiling went out.

was a

in complete darkness?

dance? What’s the difference between dancing

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

glanced around,

around them were