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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a natural blend of

Agnes was merely putting on

had noticed Agnes too.

she glanced at Jared beside

she withdrew her arm

was as calm as

even betray the

his gaze was deep and piercing, scrutinizing

such scrutiny, Agnes felt her

tightened her grip on Kearney’s

Jared, asking,

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

but her reaction

“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 primarily to try and snatch those rights from her. I heard she just

ex–husband.”

explained the situation

believe the coincidence.

was Kearney’s

successful wine business in France, so Valeria’s presence

was that Jared, who had supposedly called off his

remembered the emotional plea Jared had