The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2700

Chapter 2700

“Mr. Harris, you’re quite the gentleman tonight, far more than that evening we first met,” Regina said with a twinkle in her eye, prompting Nolan to arch an eyebrow and quip back, “And Ms. Tanner, you seem far gentler than I remember from that night.”

Both burst into laughter, a sight that Madeline found utterly unforgivable.

When did this shameless woman start flirting with Nolan?

He was supposed to be her catch. How dare she!

But amid the crowd, Madeline couldn’t let her jealousy show. She plastered on a smile and approached Nolan.

“Mr. Harris, where have you been? I’ve been looking all over for you,” she said, pointedly ignoring Regina standing beside him.

Nolan, spotting Madeline sidling up, instinctively stepped back to maintain a courteous social distance.

“I’m sorry, and you are?” asked Nolan.

Madeline’s smile froze on her face.

Regina could see right through her ploy, but it was hardly surprising she’d set her sights on Nolan.

Even if you combined the charm of every other man in the room, they wouldn’t stack up to Nolan.

Still, Madeline’s forwardness was a bit much. She should have known her place instead of throwing herself at Nolan like that, especially when every heiress in the room was eyeing him from a respectful distance.

could Madeline possibly

Oh, but then I had that little tumble when my sister pushed me down; perhaps you didn’t quite catch my face,” Madeline said, shooting a glance at Regina, whose expression remained cool with a hint of an elusive smile, as if

right off

I was only aware of one Miss Tanner.

with genuine surprise. She hadn’t expected Nolan to come to her defense, especially

of tears, managed to look

sympathy for her. Managing such an expression at nineteen was no small feat.

Imogen brought her along when she remarried my father and later Madeline took his name,” Regina offered, filling in the gaps for

Harris, if there’s anything you need, please don’t hesitate to ask. My mother is looking for me, so I must excuse

came out through

with his usual nonchalant air. “Ms. Tanner is keeping me company. Should I need anything, I’ll be sure

off, her dress rustling with indignation, did Regina turn to Nolan and murmur a thankful, “I appreciate your support.”.

should hope I didn’t add to your troubles. After all, this is a family matter.”

smile, “I’m embarrassed you had to see that. I didn’t expect things to escalate like this. I may not care for their antics, but my father, it seems, can’t quite

tugging at the corner of his mouth. “Ever been told, Ms. Tanner, that sometimes playing the

too strong?” Regina let out a wry chuckle, her expression a

in the chest. He blinked

when she smiled.

the world’s treasures at her feet without a second thought, just to see that smile again. No wonder the real Regina was such a well-kept secret.

you saw that face, you’d never

told me the same thing before this dinner party. I thought I had a pretty agreeable personality. Don’t you think so, Mr.

pulling him back from his reverie. How embarrassing. “Uh, where was

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