Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 242

This place is a lounge after all, folks might pop in anytime.

And naturally, Jared wouldn’t do anything too out of line.

He cracked a joke to his wife, then left the lounge with a satisfied smirk.

Agnes, pouting like a goldfish, followed him out.

Outside, the scene was still lively, people were toasting and having a good time.

Suddenly, Jared stopped in his tracks, turned around, one hand behind him and the other extended out in a classic invitation-to-dance pose, looking utterly gentlemanly and charming.

Agnes was momentarily stunned, then asked, “What are you doing?”

“May I have this dance?” Jared’s voice was deep, dripping with allure.

Agnes placed her hand in his palm, like a proud little swan, “Td be delighted.”

they stepped onto

previous acting gig. Agnes had been schooled

experience was entirely different

and

eyes, usually reserved in showing emotion, now seemed filled with an intensity that made him captivating, especially with the chandelier above casting a golden

enchanting her. The world around them faded into the background, and they locked eyes for a brief moment before Jared lowered his head,

onlookers couldn’t help but react with surprised cheers and wolf

halt, and all eyes were on Agnes and Jared. Normally, being the center of attention would make Agnes uncomfortable, but tonight was different. She was

saying. “He’s like a rainbow, only when you

applause and cheers

it was the envious whispers of women.

Ms. Pritchard are a perfect match, like a real-life

does she come from the best family, but she won

people

this, was so angry she was lost for words

“Let’s see how long their love lasts.”

that, she

and Jared returned, it was