Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 701

Agnes had an epiphany.

No wonder Phenix had said earlier that she couldn’t keep the promise she’d made to Kearney, advising him to pick a partner for the evening at Eden Nights.

Presumably, Kearney had originally intended Phenix to be his plus–one.

Agnes agreed without hesitation, “No problem, Kearney, I’ll accompany you to the dinner party.”

During her four years in in Manhattan, Kearney had always been very good to her.

And with this current situation, Kearney had helped her immensely.

Now that he asked, there was no reason for Agnes to refuse.

Moreover, Agnes had recently been through a lot.

Her mind was a mess.

A trip abroad to clear her head seemed like a good idea.

my fiancée. Right now, Count and Countess Alexandra are looking to expand their market. They plan to handover the rights to a wine merchant. Nine major wine merchants have been invited, and I’m one of them. As far as I know, it’s already been decided. This dinner party is more of a formality. But since it’s

of man Kearney

he was a ruthless genius, turning impossible tasks

to

have to do with me pretending to be your fiancée?”

told them I already had a woman I loved and planned to propose. They were thrilled and eager to meet my beloved. So, you’ll have to play the part of my fiancée, and we might even have to stage a

me. You may not know this, Kearney, but I used to be an actress. I’ve

“I

know that.”

“When do we leave?”

is at

I’ll go get ready.”

flew

long flight left Agnes

she was still recovering.

it was two in the

start at six

about twelve hours to

took Agnes to a hotel first.

slept for about