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 dance

acting gig. Agnes had been schooled by

never danced with Jared. The experience was entirely different from

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

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

from Jared, as he seemed to glow, utterly enchanting her. The world around them faded into the background, and they locked eyes

help but react with surprised

were on Agnes and Jared. 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

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

applause and cheers

envious whispers of women.

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

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

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

so angry she was lost

said indignantly, “Let’s see how

she

time Agnes and Jared returned, it was already late.