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

were essentially industry–leading

one she hadn’t

riser and she couldn’t

favored by Count Alexandra and

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

behind the scenes. She

wine distribution rights were usually industry leaders, mostly elder statesmen. Among the nine agents, only she, Valeria, and this Mr. Kearney were

Kearney was not dressed in formal attire. He 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

Kearney, I’ve heard so much

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

stood by.

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

was why Agnes disliked