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 floor.

gig. Agnes had been schooled by a dance

never danced with Jared. The experience was entirely different from anything

danced together, she noticed how Jared’s palm was dry and warm, and they were so close that she could

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

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

they waltzed, the onlookers couldn’t help but react with surprised

center of attention would make Agnes uncomfortable, but tonight was different. She was lost in the magical atmosphere, and everything else

a rainbow, only when you encounter him do you

applause and cheers

was the envious whispers of

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

most beautiful, nor does she come from the best family, but she won Mr. Whitfield’s affection.”

Mr. Whitfield, you’ll surely benefit. Mr. Whitfield has so many great people

seeing all this, was so angry she was

indignantly, “Let’s see how long

she

the time Agnes and Jared returned, it was already late.