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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natural blend of

was merely putting

had noticed Agnes too.

gaze was expressionless as she glanced at Jared

she withdrew her

as calm as a still

didn’t even betray the

piercing, scrutinizing Agnes like a‘ hawk.

Agnes felt her heart skip a

grip on Kearney’s

glanced at Jared,

met Jared before, briefly, at the airport on

respond, but her reaction said it all.

in Agnes‘ ear, “The woman with him is Valeria Thomas, our biggest competitor for the wine distribution rights. She’s very close with Count and Countess Alexandra, and it’s practically a done deal that she’ll be awarded the rights. I’m here

ex–husband.”

explained the situation quite clearly.

couldn’t believe

was Kearney’s

had heard rumors of Valeria running a successful wine

supposedly called off his engagement with Valeria, was here as her

the emotional plea Jared had