The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2706
“I'm only going to say this once. I didn’t do it. No matter how much you and your
mother try to frame me, I didn’t do it. I don’t know what tricks you used to tamper
with the security footage, but Dad, I'm telling you, I'm inhocent. And if you're
really willing to doubt your own daughter, then I guess there's nothing more I can
do.”
Regina's face was a mask of calm as she gave her father, Francis, one last
chance to
believe her.
After Regina's declaration, Francis had to quickly brush the incident aside,
especially with a roomful of onlookers eager to gossip about their family's
misfortunes.
“Alright, alright, maybe you just misplaced the bracelet, honey? Could've slipped
under a table or something, right? Let's have the staff look for it and everybody
else, no need to stick around for this. It was just a little joke between my wife and
daughter, let's call it a night.”
He was desperate to send the other guests away before any more damage could
be done to their reputation, but Imogen was relentless. Francis, I didn’t mean to
make a big deal out of this. I just want an apology from Regina is that so hard? I
know I'm her stepmother, and no matter what I do, people will always label me as
such. But haven't I been good enough to her? Why does she treat me this way?
Ever since I married into the Tanner family, I've been swallowing my pride. Now
even my mother’s heirloom is gone, am I supposed to just let that go too?”
Imogen played the part of the tearful victim perfectly, her sobs tugging at any
man’s heartstrings — not to mention an aging Francis who craved this kind of
dependency more
than ever.
“Since Imogen feels so strongly about this, Regina, come here and apologize.
We'll discuss the rest as a family later.”
Agnes was stunned.
Was this really how Francis handled family matters? She could hardly imagine
how much Regina had suffered over the years.
“Francis, you can't be serious. Just because your new wife bats her eyelashes at
you, you're forcing Regina to apologize? There's no conclusive evidence that she
did anything wrong, and yet you're pressuring your own daughter. Don’t you think
that's a bit harsh?"
Agnes came from an influential family herself and knew the Tanners from way
back. She didn’t mince her words, but Francis could hardly stand being called out
in front of
everyone.
“Enough, Agnes. This is our family business. Stay out of it.”
Imogen, buried in Francis’ embrace, flashed a smug smile.
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