The Kiss that Sparked it All

Besides, for a long time, she had been copying the habits and preferences of Pearl Howard, who disappeared years ago

She did this to win the affection of Pearl’s family, hoping they would pour all their love for Pearl onto her.

Like Balfour, who treated her like his own sister and spoiled her rotten.

However, the Bagleys werent so easily swayed by her attempt to resemble Pearl.

Patricia was frustrated by this, but she hadn’t given up trying to win over the two old folks from the Bagley family

This was because the Bagleys held a significant position among the rich and powerful families, and they were old friends with the Blanchets. If she could get on their good side, she would have a powerful network backing her, which would help if she were to marry into the Blanchet family.

Thus, she had been trying hard to make the two old Bagleys treat her like their long–lost granddaughter, but she had been unsuccessful all these years

“Old Mr. Bagley”

called out

man in a grey suit who was walking over

Bagley’s friendly face instantly turned sour upon seeing the man and he grumpily asked, “What are

birthday today I came to give you

Bagley grumpily said. “Take it away! The

and just sighed resignedly. He gave the gift to old Mr. Bagley’s servant and instructed, “Add a little of this when you make soup for old Mr.

nodded and took the

gift, the middle–aged man politely said, “I won’t disturb your birthday celebration, Til come see you

wish me a happy

didn’t say anything and just sighed. He seemed used to old

this time, Byran and Patricia had

Byran said, “Dad”

are you