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.

1

blend of

putting on

had noticed Agnes

was expressionless as she glanced at Jared beside her.

she withdrew her

face was as calm

he saw Agnes, he didn’t even

and piercing, scrutinizing

scrutiny, Agnes felt her heart skip a beat.

her grip on Kearney’s

Jared, asking,

at the airport on the day he

respond, but her

practically a done deal that she’ll be awarded the rights. I’m here primarily to try and snatch those rights from her. I

ex–husband.”

the

believe the

was Kearney’s fiercest

rumors of Valeria running a successful wine

that Jared, who had supposedly called off his engagement with Valeria, was here as her husband.

Agnes remembered the emotional plea Jared had made just