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

were essentially industry–leading behemoths with a

one she

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

Alexandra and had

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

the wine distribution rights had been set for her, she had expended a lot of effort behind

Those who could compete for Count Alexandra’s wine distribution rights were usually industry leaders, mostly elder statesmen. Among the nine agents, only she, Valeria, and this Mr.

wearing a black trench 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

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

stood

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 backstabbed each other for

disliked the business