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.

hadn’t even held hands, which made Beatrice

said to Agnes were just wishful thinking on her part, only she knew how

The auction started.

for bid was

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

attendees, ten grand was just chump

just the opening act. Even though the bracelet was designed by a master jeweler, because of its ordinary materials, it wasn’t worth much as

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

started raising

“Twenty grand!”

“Thirty grand”

“Fifty grand!”

“Fifty-five grand!”

gradually rose, finally settling at

the countdown, “Going once at a hundred grand,

gem bracelet to fetch a hundred grand, the

stood off to the

was fixed

wasn’t hers, it was Agnes.

but deep down, Beatrice hoped Jared wouldn’t bid

Jared hadn’t made