Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 707

Valeria was clearly angling for something with her statement.

Perhaps it was because Jared was right there.

But Agnes couldn’t deny it now

Their stances were different.

Agnes hadn’t expected Valeria to be Kearney’s biggest competitor,

Agnes didn’t respond.

Instead, it was Kearney who murmured, “I heard Ms. Thomas just got hitched. I presume the lucky man is this gentleman right here?”

Keamey successfully diverted the attention away from Agnes.

Just then, more guests arrived.

Countess Alexandra, arm in arm with Count Alexandra, said, “Since you all know each other, have a chat. We’ll all have dinner together later.” With that, they left to attend to other guests.

The four of them were left in an atmosphere that suddenly quieted down.

Soft music was playing in the grand hall.

But for a moment, everything around them seemed to vanish into thin air.

was

circumstances stirred complex emotions within

was a champagne tower

them

took their glasses.

took a glass, his voice icy,

of them clinked glasses ceremoniously and each took a sip.

finishing his drink, Kearney casually set his glass on a French–style long table nearby,

that, he took Agnes by the hand and

they had turned their backs, Agnes seemed to let

couldn’t shake the feeling of being

told Agnes, “You did well

didn’t think so.”

up on

a smile, “No.”

smile when you’re lying. If you still have feelings

didn’t quite understand what

back? As if it were that easy.

never liked to snatch

her, “If you were to snatch

spread across Kearney’s face, “That, you don’t need

that Kearney

Agnes quickly declined.

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