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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exuded a natural blend of

Agnes was merely putting

had noticed

as she glanced at

withdrew her arm from Jared’s.

face was as calm as a

didn’t even betray

was deep and piercing, scrutinizing Agnes like a‘ hawk.

her heart

grip on Kearney’s arm.

glanced at Jared,

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

didn’t respond, but her

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

ex–husband.”

had explained the situation quite

believe

Kearney’s fiercest competitor.

wine business in France,

who had supposedly called off his engagement

emotional plea Jared had made just the