Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 546

Their gazes clashed, like a standoff of sorts, but Agnes didn’t show any signs of backing down.

In fact, compared to Jared’s icy rage, Agnes’ face was a picture of calm.

Almost as if Jared’s presence was of no consequence to her.

Jared couldn’t figure out what emotion was lurking behind Agnes’ eyes.

He didn’t understand how this woman could remain so chill.

Suddenly, Jared turned on his heel, heading towards the auction stage. Beatrice shot Agnes a glance before hurrying after Jared.

She reached out, wanting to grab Jared’s arm.

Jared turned his head, shooting her a look that made her hesitate.

In the end, Beatrice withdrew her hand and stopped in her tracks.

It had been a long while since they last had any close contact.

Beatrice wasn’t as bold as she used to be, daring to approach him head on.

which

to Agnes were just wishful thinking on her part,

The auction started.

first item up for bid was a

Ms. Pritchard has been wearing since she was a kid. Even though it’s made of ordinary gems, it was designed and

the attendees, ten grand was just chump change.

was designed by

it was Ms. Pritchard’s birthday party, everyone was willing to chip in a gift

raising their

“Twenty grand!”

“Thirty grand”

“Fifty grand!”

“Fifty-five grand!”

gradually rose, finally settling at a hundred

“Going once

bracelet to fetch a hundred grand,

off to the side,

was fixed on

was Agnes. Beatrice had told

but deep

to now, Jared hadn’t made a