Chapter 708

The girl was taken aback for a moment.

Then she straightened up.

She offered a “Thank you” in her broken English.

Her eyes never left Kearney’s face, her interest was apparent and intense.

The maids and servants following her caught up, their worry for her evident on their faces.

Agnes pondered for a moment.

She had a hunch about the girl’s identity.

She was probably Bella, Count Alexandra’s only daughter.

They were all here for Bella’s coming–of–age soiree.

The maids were trying to talk to Bella, but her attention was on Kearney.

She was speaking to him in her broken English.

his usual gentle, humble self.

but Bella kept him engaged.

lively and playful, like the morning

always wore a faint

to see Kearney furrow his brows at a girl

anyone else, Kearney

of noble descent, he couldn’t

was stuck for the

she turned to the buffet

grabbed a pastry and took

break, a few men

she declined them

find a quiet place

glass door leading

guests were strolling around with champagne flutes in

decided to step outside.

heels were causing

steps, Agnes felt

on the marble steps.

to blisters,” came a cold

stiffened, knowing that

cause blisters because they’re new. If you wear them often, they’ll fit just

what Jared

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