The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2708

“Daphne, how can you say that? The lady has a hard-working and ambitious mother. Even without the Tanner name, she’s climbing the ladder on her own merits.”

They all had guts, no one dared to cross the Tanner family, but Regina hadn’t expected things to spiral out of control like this.

Daphne fell silent.

“Alright, how long is this charade going to last? Everyone, just head on home.”

Francis brooded silently, his face a mask of discontent. Regina was seeing off the last of the guests, while Imogen had been unable to lift her head since the early exchanges, her meticulously conjured tears drying upon her cheeks.

She had been sharing a bed with Francis for many years; she knew all too well that what he cherished most was his reputation.

new romance and couldn’t see straight. But years had passed, and he had come to his senses. He knew there were whispers in their circle, labeling him

he

bare for all to see was more than

just the family, Francis let out a cold, mocking laugh. “Still want to look for your precious

stiffened up as she replied, “Let it be. Even if it was my mother’s heirloom, it’s not as important as Regina’s reputation. I bet it was just the kids being mischievous, so it got misplaced. I’ll have the family search thoroughly later. Maybe

of all those guests, you just had to make a fuss over that

you’re overthinking it. I never meant to cause you any embarrassment. What if it was just two of the kids who

That’s losing face for me. Do you think I’m still like your poor ex-husband? The Tanner family’s wealth isn’t shaken by something as trivial as your missing bracelet. You lack a

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