Reese heard footsteps approaching and shot a warm smile at the maid.

"We all know each other well by now. No need to make a fuss in the main hall- just bring them to the lounge, please. And could you set out some coffee and snacks? We'll have a little chat."

Compared to the grand, formal hall, the side lounge was cozier and far more private.

The maid nodded and left. Reese stopped by the restroom before heading to the lounge herself.

As soon as she entered, Fay Langley sprang up from the couch, clearly annoyed.

"Reese, what took you so long? And why are we in this poky little room instead of the main hall?"

Reese didn't bother answering. She slid into the armchair at the head of the coffee table, poured herself a cup of herbal tea, and took a leisurely sip.

Setting her cup down, she finally looked over at Fay. "Fay, when are you ever going to learn to chill out a little?"

to mean?" Fay shot back,

letting her aunt take the lead. But today, she'd chosen the seat of honor and changed the meeting spot herself. Clearly, she was sending a message—and Kay suspected it had everything to

Kay tugged Fay down beside her and offered a breezy laugh. “Reese, is there some misunderstanding

didn't beat around the bush. Her tone sharpened. "Aunt Kay, you were the one who

listen to me?" Kay replied, nonchalant, poking at the

Tristan's fallen ill Dad will definitely look into what happened. From now on, you can't just send the Sanford family's people running errands. We need


clatter, Kay's fork slipped from her fingers and hit the

flash of anger flickered in her eyes, but she quickly masked it when she

supposed to mean? Don't you

her cup down. Her voice was gentle as ever, but the message

the Sanfords, but Kay had always

the armrest, struggling to keep her

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