Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 706

Agnes shot a subconscious glance at Jared who was standing beside her.

His face was stone–cold, seemingly dropping the surrounding temperature.

Agnes quickly averted her gaze.

Count and Countess Alexandra greeted Agnes. They complimented her in English, “We’ve always heard Mr. Kearney mentioned Ms. Pritchard. Meeting you today, you truly are stunningly beautiful, a real gem indeed.”

People around praised Countess Alexandra’s eloquent English.

Agnes returned their greetings with ease.

Countess Alexandra was apparently close with Valeria, and she introduced Kearney to her.

was unfamiliar with Kearney. She had heard about eight major

wineries were essentially industry–leading behemoths

one she hadn’t heard of.

a new riser and she couldn’t find much information on

it was particularly favored by Count Alexandra

that this competitor was operating in the shadows, while she

rights had been set for her, she had expended a lot of effort behind the scenes. She was quite curious about the mysterious

him today was somewhat different from what she had imagined. Those who could compete for Count Alexandra’s wine distribution rights were usually industry leaders, mostly

in formal attire. He was wearing a black trench coat and glasses, looking scholarly and harmless.

I’ve

is the one that’s renowned. It’s an honor to meet

silently stood

like old friends who were emotionally deep and had long been apart. But behind the scenes, they didn’t

Agnes disliked