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

merely putting on a show.

noticed Agnes too.

was expressionless as she glanced at Jared beside

withdrew her arm

face was as calm as a still pond.

didn’t even

deep and piercing, scrutinizing Agnes

Agnes felt her heart skip a beat.

grip on Kearney’s

Jared, asking,

had met Jared before, briefly, at the airport on the

but her reaction said it

and Countess Alexandra, and it’s practically a done deal that she’ll be awarded the

ex–husband.”

the situation quite

couldn’t believe the coincidence.

was Kearney’s

a successful wine business in France, so Valeria’s presence

off

remembered the emotional plea Jared had made