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.

remained his usual gentle, humble

tried to leave, but Bella kept him engaged.

lively and playful,

faint smile,

his brows at

else, Kearney would

of noble descent, he couldn’t risk offending

that Kearney was stuck for the time being.

to the buffet for some

and

few

declined

find a quiet place before

glass door leading to

were strolling around with champagne flutes in hand.

decided to step

heels were causing her

Agnes felt

to sit on the

don’t fit only leads to blisters,” came a cold voice from

stiffened, knowing that it was Jared.

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

what Jared meant.

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