The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2723
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“Regina, I just didn’t think the portrait was fitting anymore, so I had the servants
take it down. The house is full of people now, and it just seems odd to have a
family portrait of you three when we have guests over. It sends the wrong
message, you know? I talked it over with your father before doing anything, and
he agreed with me.”
Imogen’s smug look made Regina's skin crawl.
“His agreement doesn’t matter. I don't agree! Where is my painting?”
Imogen waved a dismissive hand, her arrogance unwavering. “Oh, the servants
must have stashed it away somewhere after I instructed them to remove it. Who
knows where it is now? The painting has lost its relevance, hasn't it?”
The gleam in her eye was nothing short of provocative, her implications clear as
day — a jab at the fact that Regina's mother was no longer with them.
Regina's hand itched to slap Imogen to make her pay, but she held back,
clenching her fist instead and storming off to find the butler.
Once Regina was out of earshot, Imogen patted her chest, whispering, “Lord,
that was terrifying. She nearly hit me. I thought she'd gone mad.”
Just then, Madeline stumbled down from the second floor, rubbing her eyes.
“Mom, what was all that noise about? I was trying to sleep, and you woke me up.
Can't you keep it
down?”
Upon seeing Madeline, Imogen quickly ushered her back to her room.
“Go on, back to your room. Regina's painting has gone missing, and heaven
knows w kind of scene she'll cause. Better to stay out of her way!”
Madeline perked up at the mention of Regina's return. “She's back, huh? The
nerve of h after everything she’s done. Fighting over a man with her own sister?
Al this fuss over painting... Honestly, it's disgraceful. She even tried to seduce
Nolan! Mom, you've got to make sure Dad sets him up with me. I've got my eye
on him. Next time it comes up, you better speak up for me. Don't let Dad think
about pairing him off with Regina.”
Imogen almost wanted to gag Madeline with her disbelief, “Good heavens, girl,
you think too highly of yourself. Nolan might not even fancy Regina, let alone
you.”
Madeline scoffed at Regina's skepticism. “I'm young and pretty. Why wouldn't he
be nterested in me? Just make sure you s my praises to Dad, that's all. Don't let
him.
match Nolan with Regina.”
Imogen eyed her daughter warily. “Why are you so sure Dad's planning to set
Nolan up with Regina? I doubt Nolan's interested in anyone, frankly.”
Madeline's lips curled into a sly smile. “Because I'm certain of it. Just do as I say,
and if I
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end up becoming Mrs. Harris, you'll be living in luxury for the rest of your days!"
“Oh, spare me the fairy tales.”
“Don’t be a nonbeliever now, Mom. When the time is right, I'll let you in on it.”
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“Alright, I promise. Now go back upstairs before that lunatic latches onto you.”
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