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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aura exuded a natural blend

was merely putting on a

had noticed Agnes

as she

withdrew her arm

as calm

Agnes, he didn’t even betray

and piercing, scrutinizing

Agnes felt her heart skip

instinctively tightened her grip

Jared, asking, “Your ex–husband?”

briefly, at the airport on

but her reaction

cast a surreptitious glance towards them, before leaning in to whisper 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 primarily to try and snatch those rights from her. I heard she just got married and was bringing her new husband

ex–husband.”

had explained the

couldn’t believe the

Kearney’s fiercest competitor.

heard rumors of Valeria running a successful wine business in France,

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

Jared had made just the