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.”

onto the dance floor.

Agnes had been schooled by a

moment, Agnes had never danced with Jared. The experience was entirely

was dry and warm, and they were so close that

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 head, and their lips met in a

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

Agnes uncomfortable, but tonight was different. She

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

and cheers continued.

it was the envious whispers of

Whitfield and Ms. Pritchard are a perfect match,

not the most beautiful, nor does she come from the best family, but

has so many great people around him, have him introduce you to someone, you could have a good marriage

this, was so angry she was lost

how long their love lasts.”

that, she stormed

and Jared returned, it was