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âSeriously, don't you trust me? You've got to weigh the pros and cons of this whole deal. Do you
think anyone could line up a marriage to Nolan so smoothly?â Imogen lounged back with a leg
draped over the arm of her chair, oozing arrogance.
Madeline's heart raced with understanding. To secure her marriage to Nolan, she needed Imogen to
whisper sweet nothings into Francisâs ear. But now it was clear she couldn't keep Imogen in the dark
any longer.
âWell, here's the scoop. Last week, I overheard something at the kitchen door. Apparently, the
Harrises owe a huge favor to the Tanners.
When Grandpa Tanner passed, Nolan's granddad made a special trip over. He promised Dad that he
and his descendants could ask for anything they wanted, no strings attached, from the Harris
family.â
Imogen'âs jaw dropped. âYou sly fox, you've got your ear to the ground! Looks like you're all
set to be Mrs. Harris. It must be fate!â
With Imogenâs words, Madeline's joy bubbled over.
âRight? So I told you, Mom, there's no need to fret. Just bring it up with Dad. The Harrises take their
promises seriously. Once you mention it to them, Nolan will have to marry me, whether he likes it or
not."
âIf Mr. Harris knew he was getting our angel-faced Madeline, he'd be over the moon! Who needs
that promise, anyway? Don't worry, darling. I'll make sure this engagement happens without a hitch,
and you'll be betrothed to Mr. Harris in style.â
Meanwhile, Regina, having heard Imogenâs approaching footsteps, quietly slipped away. Only when
Imogen'âs silhouette vanished down the hall did she silently follow.
If they were so keen on marrying Madeline off to Nolan, then she'd be damned if she didn't throw a
wrench in their plans.
From that day on, Regina was determined to stand against them, even if it meant turning the Tanner
household upside down. Ever since the day Imogen brought Madeline into the Tanner family, they
had been shortchanging her. She hadn't picked a fight over every little thing all these years, but now
it was time to settle accounts.
She was going to make Imogen understand that every action had a price.
âFrancis, with all those wealthy young men at the party, did anyone catch your eye?â
Imogen feigned concern for Regina's matrimonial prospects, secretly hoping she'd marry a nobody.
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Francis, massaging his temples, was about to relieve a headache when Imogen's familiar hands took
over the task.
He patted the back of her hand in comfort. âAfter all these years, your massage skills only get better.
With you by my side, work isn't so tedious.â
Imogen chuckled softly. âWe've been married for over a decade. How could I not know you by now?
Every time you frown, it's a headache coming on. Surely, with all those gentlemen, there wasn't one
who caught your fancy?â
âIt's not that I didn't approve; it's just that Regina is my daughter. I know what these rich kids are
like. Polished on the outside, but who knows what kind of dirt they're into behind closed doors?
How could I let my daughter marry into that? But there was-"
âThere was what? Did you find someone you like? Francis, I'm not rushing you, but Regina's already
twenty. Look at Miss Meisner at her age, she was already engaged and
settled down.â
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