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?

for your daughter? It should be the other way around. Perhaps she can enlighten me on how

at Regina. Her academic struggles were a closely guarded secret,

stern as he asked about Madeline’s

School only because I pulled some strings with the principal. You need to buck up, young lady, or you’ll let all my hard work

reminder, I got Madeline a tutor straight away. She’s doing splendidly now, though

“Ha,” Regina scoffed.

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

a disapproving look at Madeline who was pretending to be the picture of innocence.

Nolan, the handsome stranger she’d glimpsed earlier. Madeline hadn’t expected to find such a catch among