The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2697

“Seriously, why else would I go through the trouble of putting this shindig together if not to introduce you to the circle? I want everyone to know that you, Regina, are the true belle of the Tanner family!”

Madeline and Imogen exchanged a look, puzzled by his words.

Imogen flashed a practiced smile and took a few steps forward, linking her arm through Francis’.

“Regina, darling, just go with the flow. Your father has gone to great lengths to bring this crowd together, even inviting Mr. Harris! We all know these social events aren’t your cup of tea, but you’re twenty now. As the Tanner family’s leading lady, you ought to set an example for your little sister, right? You wouldn’t want to be the one to let the family down.”

Regina couldn’t help but laugh inwardly.

Since when did she get a say in the Tanner family’s affairs?

I deserve to set an example for your daughter? It should be the other way around. Perhaps she can enlighten me on how to

guarded secret, kept from Francis who had zero

as

ask you to find her a tutor last time? Have you not arranged that yet? She got into Glorious International School only because I pulled some

Madeline a tutor straight away. She’s doing splendidly now, though not quite as brilliant

“Ha,” Regina scoffed.

never had to worry about Regina’s grades. She’s always been top of her class, earning scholarships. We may not need the money, but we certainly can’t afford to lose

Madeline who was pretending to be the picture

of Nolan, the handsome stranger she’d glimpsed