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

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

Valeria,” Jared assured her. “I’ll be

up the phone, Jared returned to his room where Agnes was still

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

did not dwell on the thought. It was too scary to imagine what her fate could have been if she had

thought of Beatrice orchestrating such a terrifying plot sent a chill down Agnes‘ spine. She should have seen

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

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

“I’m feeling