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.”

Phenix caused a slight change

reached for a large, ornate box on the table, revealing a

a large ruby that shone brilliantly, along with a bracelet and earrings adorned

said, “I got this set from a gem market in South Africa as a wedding gift for Phenix. She was supposed to accompany me to the banquet tonight, and I had planned to give it to her

Agnes quickly said, “This gift is meant for Phenix.

mind either. When you return home, please give

give it to her

smile, “Because it would break my

His feelings for

enix were

was the first time he had expressed them

to marry Sean in Bali three months later, and when

silent as everyone understood

Sean, who was drunk, insisted that Kearney must attend.

his words, Agnes felt a

the wedding of

of the cruelest things