The Kiss that Sparked it All

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“It doesn’t matter how transparent Imogen’s schemes are, if Francis remains oblivious. To him, she’s still the picture of a gentle, kind-hearted stepmother. Alright, you can leave

now.”

“Yes, sir.”

Nolan leaned back in his chair, his gaze returning to the unassuming invitation in his hands. Poor Regina seemed rather pitiable.

She used to be the apple of her father’s eye, but now, with a new stepmom and stepsister in the Tanner family, her status had plummeted. Rumor had it she even moved out and got herself a job.

Nolan couldn’t fathom what kind of father Francis was, neglecting his own flesh and blood while doting on someone else’s kid.

It was baffling, but it was none of his concerns.

Regina, prepping for the evening’s gala, had headed early to her favorite makeup studio, only to bump into the very last people she wanted to see.

belonged to Talon, the renowned stylist who founded the

missed you!” Regina smiled, opening her arms

much, why don’t I see you around my studio more often?”

got my own gigs now, don’t I? Always on the run, hardly have a moment to swing by your studio. Plus, where would I flaunt all that

led her to her private makeup room, a space

sour. They had arrived much earlier yet were utterly neglected by the staff. When they asked how much longer they would have to wait, the staff kept

studio team was in cahoots with

rolled her eyes dramatically and buried her face in her

on a sugary face, approaching Regina, “My dear, why

session? Need any help? Tonight’s

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remind you not to embarrass the family. We can’t have a repeat of the

breath, about to retort, when Talon squeezed her arm and patted it