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.

held hands, which made Beatrice

things she said to Agnes were just wishful thinking on

The auction started.

for bid was a gem bracelet.

since she was a kid. Even though it’s made of ordinary gems,

grand was just chump change.

this gem bracelet was just the opening act. Even though the bracelet was designed by a master jeweler, because of its ordinary materials,

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

started raising

“Twenty grand!”

“Thirty grand”

“Fifty grand!”

“Fifty-five grand!”

bracelet gradually rose, finally settling at a

started the countdown, “Going once at a

fetch a hundred grand, the guests were indeed

stood off to the side,

gaze was fixed on Jared.

Agnes. Beatrice

but deep

now, Jared hadn’t made a