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.”

stepped onto the

of a previous acting gig. Agnes had been schooled by a dance

experience was entirely

and warm, and they were so close that she could catch

now seemed filled with an intensity that made him captivating, especially

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

and Jared. Normally, being the center of attention would make Agnes uncomfortable, but tonight was different. She was lost in

rainbow, only when you encounter him do you realize how extraordinary he is.”

applause and

was the envious whispers of

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

is so lucky. She’s not the most beautiful, nor does she come from the best family,

Mr. Whitfield has so many great people around him, have him introduce you to someone, you

all this, was so angry she was lost for words

see how long

that, she

time Agnes and Jared returned, it was