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'm already here, aren't 1? And since when do I deserve to set an example for
your daughter? It should be the other way around. Perhaps she can enlighten me
on how to scrape by at Glorious International School with failing grades.”
Madeline glared at Regina. Her academic struggles were a closely guarded
secret, kept from Francis who had zero tolerance for underachievement.
Sure enough, Francis’ face turned stern as he asked about Madeline's grades.
“Didn't I 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 strings
with the principal. You need to buck up, young lady, or you'll let all my hard work
go to waste.”
“Oh, don't mind Regina's wild talk. That failing grade was a one-off. After your
reminder, I got Madeline a tutor straight away. She's doing splendidly now,
though not quite as brilliant as Regina,” said Imogen.
“Ha,” Regina scoffed.
“I've 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 face.”
Francis cast a disapproving look at Madeline who was pretending to be the
picture of
innocence.
Her mind wasn't on studies; it was filled with images of Nolan, the handsome
stranger she'd glimpsed earlier. Madeline hadn't expected to find such a catch
among the rich kids.
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Francis was decent-looking, which was probably why Imogen had snagged him
in the first place. But next to Nolan, Francis seemed utterly mundane.
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He hadn't been alone for ten minutes before someone came out, disturbing his
peace. Annoyed, he turned around, only to find a familiar face.
Regina was equally surprised to stumble upon Nolan. Both wore expressions of
surprise, but Nolan's eyes twinkled with amusement.
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