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 made Beatrice

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

The auction started.

up for bid

was a kid. Even though it’s

attendees, ten grand was just chump

was 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

it was Ms. Pritchard’s birthday party, everyone was willing

started raising

“Twenty grand!”

“Thirty grand”

“Fifty grand!”

“Fifty-five grand!”

gradually rose, finally settling at a hundred grand.

started the countdown, “Going once at a hundred grand,

to fetch a hundred grand, the guests were indeed

stood off to the

was fixed on Jared.

it was Agnes. Beatrice had told Jared so.

today, but deep down, Beatrice hoped Jared wouldn’t bid for it.

Jared hadn’t made a bid