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

industry–leading behemoths with

one she hadn’t heard of.

seemed to be a new riser and

was particularly favored by Count Alexandra and had been her

while she was in the light, unable to

rights had been set for her, she had expended a lot of effort behind the scenes. She was quite curious about the mysterious Mr. Kearney and couldn’t wait to meet

Those who could compete for Count Alexandra’s wine distribution rights were usually industry leaders, mostly elder statesmen. Among the nine

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

I’ve heard so much about

renowned. It’s

silently stood by.

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

was why Agnes disliked the business