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.

unfamiliar with Kearney. She had heard about eight major wineries competing

wineries were essentially industry–leading behemoths with a long

was one she hadn’t heard of.

new riser and she couldn’t

Count Alexandra

the shadows, while she was in the light, unable to fully understand their methods.

had expended a lot of effort behind the scenes. She was quite curious about the mysterious Mr.

somewhat different from what she had imagined. Those who could compete for Count Alexandra’s wine distribution rights were usually industry leaders, mostly elder statesmen. Among the

black trench coat and glasses, looking scholarly and harmless. But his overall

“Mr. Kearney, I’ve heard so

the one that’s renowned. It’s an honor

stood

superficial flattery masking their real intentions, much like old friends who were emotionally deep and had long been apart. But behind the scenes, they didn’t know how many times they had backstabbed each other for their own

was why Agnes disliked