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?” Valeria asked.

With all his attention lately being on Agnes, he had overlooked the commitment.

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

the phone, Jared returned to his room where Agnes was still fast asleep. She didn’t wake up till dusk.

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

on the thought. It was too scary to imagine what her fate

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

sitting on the nearby couch, slowly peeling a pomegranate. Even though he was doing it meticulously, there was a whole bowl of pomegranate seeds next

gently. “How are you feeling, Agnes? Does your head still hurt?” he

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