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?"

mean?" Fay shot back, frowning

always been gentle and accommodating, usually letting her aunt take the lead. But today, she'd chosen the seat of honor and changed the meeting

a moment's thought, Kay tugged Fay down beside her and offered a breezy

beat around the bush. Her tone sharpened. "Aunt Kay, you were the one who

two feet of her own-she goes wherever she pleases. Why would she listen to me?" Kay replied, nonchalant, poking at the fruit on her plate

sip of tea, studying Kay calmly. "Glad to hear it. But since Tristan's fallen ill Dad will definitely look into


slipped from her fingers

eyes, but

what's that supposed to

was gentle as ever, but the message was

not have measured up to the Sanfords, but Kay had always held sway in

gripped the armrest, struggling to keep her

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