Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 718

The mere mention of Kearney caused a scowl to darken Jared’s face.

Jared remained silent as Valeria continued, “But don’t say I didn’t warn you, Jared. Don’t push things too far. The Count and Countess Alexandra

are watching closely, and they despise deceit. If they discover that we’re not really married, it could become quite troublesome.”

Jared frowned, replying, “Don’t worry, I’ll keep my actions in check. I won’t put you in a difficult situation”

Valeria didn’t say any more.

On the other side of the room, Agnes spotted Kearney, who was standing with Count and Countess Alexandra.

Their little daughter, Bella, was also standing by his side.

Their gazes were all directed at Agnes.

Count Alexandra and his wife wore expressions of confusion, while Bella’s face was filled with anger.

Agnes felt as though a stone had been placed on her heart.

Had they seen her dancing and kissing Jared in the dimly lit ballroom?

Kearney had told her that the Alexandras were great romantics.

to play the role of Kearney’s fiancée.

kissing another man under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

would this make people

that she had messed up.

business

as she moved towards

and fear welled up inside

to walk towards them,

the lights in the grand hall dimmed again.

off guard, the crowd

click, a spotlight shone down from

her tracks, startled

on earth

darkness, with only her standing in the

forward, only to realize that the beam of light followed

in her mind, and her heart pounded in her

the dark, only she was in the

sound of a cello playing Because I Love You filled the room.

down as if by a mutual

whispers could be heard

often slow on

spotlight appeared,

came back to