Heartstrings on Fire

hapter 546

Their gazes clashed, like a standoff of sorts, but Agnes didn’t show any signs of backing down.

In fact, compared to Jared’s icy rage, Agnes’ face was a picture of calm.

Almost as if Jared’s presence was of no consequence to her.

Jared couldn’t figure out what emotion was lurking behind Agnes’ eyes.

He didn’t understand how this woman could remain so chill.

Suddenly, Jared turned on his heel, heading towards the auction stage. Beatrice shot Agnes a glance before hurrying after Jared.

She reached out, wanting to grab Jared’s arm.

Jared turned his head, shooting her a look that made her hesitate.

In the end, Beatrice withdrew her hand and stopped in her tracks.

It had been a long while since they last had any close contact.

used to be, daring

even held hands, which made Beatrice feel quite

she said to Agnes were just wishful thinking on her part, only she knew how bitter she

The auction started.

up for bid was a gem bracelet.

auctioneer began his introduction, “This is a bracelet Ms. Pritchard has been wearing since she was a kid. Even though it’s made of ordinary gems, it was designed

grand was just

that this gem bracelet was just the opening act. Even though the bracelet was designed by a master jeweler, because of its ordinary materials, it wasn’t

it was Ms. Pritchard’s birthday party, everyone was willing to chip in a gift

started raising their paddles.

“Twenty grand!”

“Thirty grand”

“Fifty grand!”

“Fifty-five grand!”

gradually rose, finally settling at a hundred

“Going once at a hundred grand,

to fetch a hundred grand, the guests were indeed very

the

gaze was fixed on

bracelet wasn’t hers, it was Agnes. Beatrice