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 pounding.

these circumstances stirred

a champagne tower nearby.

a few glasses from it and passed them

and Agnes took their

also took a glass, his voice icy, “We should

of them clinked glasses ceremoniously and each took a

his drink, Kearney casually set his glass on a French–style

took Agnes by the hand and led

they had turned their backs, Agnes seemed to let out

she couldn’t shake the feeling

“You did well

I didn’t think so.”

still hung up

a smile, “No.”

lying. If you still have feelings for him, I’ll

didn’t quite understand what

if it

never liked to

“If you were to snatch him back for me, what would you do?”

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

that Kearney

Agnes quickly declined.

didn’t want to cause any