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 in

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

large ruby that shone brilliantly, along

market in South Africa as a wedding gift for Phenix. She was supposed to accompany me to the banquet tonight, and I had

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

wouldn’t mind either. When

you give it to her

replied with a smile, “Because it

His feelings for

enix were

though this was the first time he

was set to marry Sean in Bali three months later, and when the announcement was made, Kearney had promptly

room fell silent as everyone

insisted that Kearney must

felt a

wedding of the

perhaps one of the cruelest things in the world.