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.

into his life, he was drowning in a new romance and couldn’t see straight. But years had passed, and he had come

care. What he truly thought, however, was known only

for all to see was more than his pride could bear.

was left to just the family, Francis let out a

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

make a fuss over that damn bracelet. Have I not bought you enough jewelry? Is there not enough money on your credit cards? Did you have to embarrass me

never meant to cause you any embarrassment. What if it was just two of the kids who thought it

announce in front of all these guests that you want to keep them here to look for it! That’s losing face for me. Do you think I’m still like

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you just can’t pull this