Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 695

“Jared,” Valeria’s voice rang out from inside the room.

“Yeah, what’s up?” Jared responded, somewhat taken aback by the sudden call.

“I knew you’d forget,” Valeria sighed, “Remember the debutante ball for Count Alexandra’s daughter I mentioned to you?”

Jared paused, recalling the event. “That’s in two days.”

France tomorrow. I’ve already booked our tickets. Can you make it?”

He had indeed forgotten about the event. With all his attention lately being on Agnes,

Jared assured her. “I’ll be there. I’ll

up the phone, Jared returned to his room where Agnes was still fast asleep. She

to the dim light of the evening, her head heavy from the drug Hammer had used on her. She knew he had every intention of getting rid of her. She could only imagine what could have happened if Jared hadn’t

the thought. It was too scary to imagine what her fate could have been if she had been taken

should have seen this coming four years ago when Beatrice tried to kill her. But blood ties blinded

was sitting on the nearby couch, slowly peeling a pomegranate. Even though he was doing it meticulously, there was

her hand gently. “How are you feeling, Agnes?

shook her head. “I’m feeling much better.”