Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 704

Agnes was at a loss for words, feeling as if she were in a dream.

For a moment. she thought perhaps everyone’s fate, every event in their life, every encounter, was preordained. That from birth to death, every detail of one’s life was choreographed by a divine playwright.

And they were merely actors, faithfully following the script in the river of time.

Otherwise, how could she possibly run into Jared?

She had specifically gone out to clear her mind and avoid him.

Yet here he was, clearly not alone.

At his side, her arm entwined with his, stood none other than Valeria.

Valeria’s appearance that day was striking.

A low–cut white evening gown, her makeup as sharp and flawless as ever.

Tall and slender, she looked like a supermodel straight from a Paris runway, her presence radiating power.

Compared to Valeria, there was one aspect where Agnes couldn’t compete.

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exuded a natural blend of confidence and

putting

noticed Agnes too.

she glanced at Jared

her

was as calm as a still pond.

even betray the slightest hint of surprise.

was deep and piercing, scrutinizing Agnes like

Agnes felt her

instinctively tightened her grip

Jared, asking,

had met Jared before, briefly, at the airport on the day he returned home.

didn’t respond, but her reaction

practically a done deal that she’ll be awarded the rights. I’m here primarily to try and snatch those rights from her. I heard she just got married and was bringing her new husband to meet the Alexandras. I didn’t expect it

ex–husband.”

had explained the situation

believe the coincidence.

was Kearney’s fiercest

of Valeria running a successful wine business in France, so

Jared, who had supposedly called off

Jared had