Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 702

Agnes was a naturally beautiful woman, who usually favored a barefaced look over heavy makeup.

But today, with a touch of makeup, she was nothing short of breathtaking.

Dressed in a fiery red evening gown that hugged her perfect curves, she looked entirely different from her usual self.

Her warm attire contrasted sharply with her icy makeup, giving her an air of regal sophistication.

Every glance and blink seemed to emanate the aura of a queen.

Turning around, she asked, “Kearney, is this okay?”

She was a bit anxious, afraid that she wouldn’t fit into this role and would end up dragging Kearney down.

Chuckling, Kearney reassured her, ‘Septima, you look stunning. This dress was initially intended for Phenix, who adores red, but I must say it suits you equally well.”

Feeling slightly embarrassed, Agnes responded, “How can I compare to Phenix? She’s a heartbreaker, with countless men falling over themselves just for a glimpse of her.”

caused a slight change

for a large, ornate box on the

brilliantly, along with

out the necklace and said, “I got this set from a gem market in South Africa as a wedding gift for Phenix. She

is meant for

mind either. When

you give it

replied with a smile, “Because it would break my heart.”

His feelings for

enix were

time he had expressed

in Bali three months later, and when the announcement was

fell silent as everyone understood Kearney’s

who was drunk, insisted

words, Agnes felt a pang of sympathy.

attend the wedding of the person

one of the cruelest things in the