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 the dance

gig. Agnes had been schooled

with Jared. The experience was entirely different from anything she

was dry and warm, and they were so close that she could catch the scent

emotion, now seemed filled with an intensity that made him captivating, especially with the chandelier above casting a

tear her eyes away from Jared, as he seemed to glow, utterly enchanting her. The world around them faded into the background, and they locked eyes for a brief moment before Jared lowered his

they waltzed, the onlookers couldn’t help but react

Normally, being the center of attention would make Agnes uncomfortable, but tonight was different. She was lost in the magical atmosphere, and everything else seemed to disappear, leaving only Jared

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

applause and cheers continued.

the envious whispers of women.

a perfect match, like a

Ms. Pritchard is so lucky. She’s not the most beautiful, nor does she come from the best family, but she won Mr.

many great people around him, have him introduce you to someone,

so angry she was lost for words

how long their

she stormed

Agnes and Jared returned, it was already late.