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.

about eight major wineries competing for

other seven wineries were essentially industry–leading behemoths

she hadn’t

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

it was particularly favored by Count Alexandra

felt that this competitor was operating in the shadows, while she was in

expended a lot of effort behind the scenes. She

rights were usually industry leaders, mostly elder statesmen.

not dressed in formal attire. He was wearing a black trench coat and glasses, looking scholarly and harmless. But his overall cool and commanding

I’ve heard so much about you.”

Thomas’s name is the one that’s renowned. It’s an honor to meet you today.”

stood by.

were business people, their 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

why Agnes disliked the business world.