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.”

I’ve already booked our tickets. Can you

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

“I’ll be there. I’ll

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

the evening, her head heavy from the drug Hammer had used on her. She knew he had every intention of getting rid

scary to imagine what her fate could have been if she had been taken away

orchestrating such a terrifying plot sent a chill down Agnes‘ spine. She should have seen this coming four years ago when

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

hand gently. “How are you feeling, Agnes?

“I’m feeling much better.”