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

industry–leading behemoths

there was one she hadn’t heard of.

to be a new riser and she couldn’t

Alexandra and had been

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

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

from what she had imagined. Those who could compete for Count Alexandra’s wine distribution rights

was wearing a black trench coat and glasses, looking scholarly and harmless. But his overall cool and commanding demeanor indicated that he was a formidable figure.

greeted Kearney, “Mr. Kearney, I’ve heard

that’s renowned. It’s an honor to meet you

stood by.

deep and had long been apart. But behind the scenes, they didn’t know how many times they had backstabbed

why Agnes disliked the