Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 251

The host’s face shifted.

He seemed to sniff something fishy.

But Claud had whipped out the paperwork, so there shouldn’t be any room for doubt.

The necklace, “The Heart of the Kingdom, belonged to the Stone Group before it was auctioned off.

And the Stone Group was the high muck-a-muck of the exhibition.

If the big cheese said it was a misunderstanding, then it surely was one.

The host quickly regained his composure and handed “The Heart of the Kingdom’ to Jared, saying, “Seems like a mix-up, we owe you, Mrs. Whitfield, an apology. Here’s your necklace, Mr. Whitfield, why don’t you do the honors?”

Jared took the necklace and began to walk slowly towards Agnes. She was clearly puzzled, having no idea what was happening.

Did Jared really buy the necklace for her? It didn’t seem like his style, leaving her with a mind full of questions but no answers in sight.

Amidst everyone’s curious gaze, Jared approached Agnes and positioned himself behind her. With the necklace in hand, he gently placed it around her neck, saying. “Darling. I’m sorry. I wanted to surprise you, but it ended up causing a misunderstanding. My bad.”

was so tender that it filled the other ladies present with envy. What made this woman so special that she had Mr.

the ruby necklace around her neck, her eyes welling up, “Why didn’t you

in the crowd shouted, “Kiss,

joined in the

cupped Agnes face

Mamie, her

she turned and

Agnes was showered with envy

being accused of a thief to the most envied woman in the world.

didn’t see Mamie again.

the exhibition, it was already 10 pm.

questions, but didn’t know

into the car, Mamie suddenly

next to Jared’s.

a disdainful glance, and then the ruby necklace

said to Jared, “Jared, we need to

said, “Go ahead.”

Jared, the more cautious you are, the more it shows there’s no basic