Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 251

The host’s face shifted.

He seemed to sniff something fishy.

But Claud had whipped out the paperwork, so there shouldn’t be any room for doubt.

The necklace, “The Heart of the Kingdom, belonged to the Stone Group before it was auctioned off.

And the Stone Group was the high muck-a-muck of the exhibition.

If the big cheese said it was a misunderstanding, then it surely was one.

The host quickly regained his composure and handed “The Heart of the Kingdom’ to Jared, saying, “Seems like a mix-up, we owe you, Mrs. Whitfield, an apology. Here’s your necklace, Mr. Whitfield, why don’t you do the honors?”

Jared took the necklace and began to walk slowly towards Agnes. She was clearly puzzled, having no idea what was happening.

Did Jared really buy the necklace for her? It didn’t seem like his style, leaving her with a mind full of questions but no answers in sight.

Amidst everyone’s curious gaze, Jared approached Agnes and positioned himself behind her. With the necklace in hand, he gently placed it around her neck, saying. “Darling. I’m sorry. I wanted to surprise you, but it ended up causing a misunderstanding. My bad.”

What made this woman so special that she had Mr. Whitfield wrapped around her finger? In that

around her neck, her eyes

in the crowd

then almost everyone joined in the chant.

smile, then cupped Agnes face and planted

this was seen by Mamie, her fingers clenched

she turned

of the time, Agnes was showered with envy

thief to the most envied woman in the

see

exhibition, it was already

had many questions, but didn’t know where

got into the car, Mamie suddenly appeared.

parked next

glance, and then the ruby

she calmly said to Jared, “Jared, we need to talk.”

“Go

“Even if we’re not lovers, can’t I say something? Jared, the more cautious you are, the more it