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.

heart was

circumstances stirred complex emotions within her.

a champagne

glasses from it and passed them around, saying, “To memorable moments, shall we

took their

glass, his voice icy, “We should definitely drink to

ceremoniously and

Kearney casually set his glass on a French–style long table nearby, “I’ll leave you to your conversation.”

he took Agnes by the hand and

turned their backs, Agnes seemed to let out a sigh

shake the feeling of

told Agnes, “You did well

I? I didn’t think

hung up on

a smile,

lying. If you still have feelings for him, I’ll help you snatch him back from Valeria,

quite understand what Kearney

back? As if

she never liked

did stir within her, “If you were to snatch him back for me, what would you

face, “That, you don’t need to worry about.

be that Kearney was

Agnes quickly declined.

want to cause any