Chapter 2730


    “They’ll only find peace once they’re engaged,” mused Imogen as she sipped her coffee. “And they can


    truly support each other’s ambitions, don’t you agree?”


    Francis nodded. “I know you care about Regina, and you’ve been so devoted all these years. I do have


    someone in mind for her, a young man named Nn Harris. He’s nothing like those spoiled rich kids,


    but just because I approve of him doesn’t mean he’ll take a shine to the Tanner family. It’s a tough


    situation.”


    Regina, overhearing her father’s words, felt a pang of difort.


    And Imogen couldn’t believe her ears. Francis had set his sights on Nn before she could even make


    a move. Her body tensed up, and she identally pressed a bit too hard on Francis’s shoulders.


    “What’s gotten into you?” he winced.


    “Sorry, sorry. I was just lost in thought about Nn’s good looks and got carried away,” Imogen


    apologized, massaging the spot she had poked.


    “I’ve seen Nn around, and he seems alright. But I can’t shake the feeling that he’s not quite the right


    fit for Regina,” she said, searching for nonchnce in her voice.


    “Oh? Have you seen them together?” Francis asked casually. To him, Nn was the prime candidate


    for Regina’s hand, but he worried about the heat of one-sided affection.


    “I saw them exchange a few words from a distance once; they didn’t seem cozy. Nn’s made quite a


    name for himself at such a young age, and Regina, with her fiery spirit, moved out the moment she got


    back from abroad. She took up that roving reporter gig, living on her own terms. They’re both


    headstrong. Pair them up, and sparks are bound to fly.”


    “So you think they’re not a match?”


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    Francis mulled it over with his eyes closed. He knew his daughter was stubborn and strong-willed.


    Nn seemed the same. If they didn’t see eye to eye on marriage, it would be a real headache.


    “Well, it’s a concern. But Nn’s family background speaks for itself. There must be a line of suitors for


    him. If we could ally with the Harris family through marriage…”


    His eyes snapped open at the thought. “If we could secure that connection, it would be a boon for the


    Tanners. We just have to see if he takes to Regina.”


    Regina felt a wave of sadness. In the end, she was just another item on the marriage market, her future


    discussed without her presence. Was this the inescapable fate of being born into such a family?


    “It’s a shame, but maybe you’re right; Nn isn’t suited for Regina.”


    As Imogen continued her massage, her movements slowed, contemting how to broach the topic


    without arousing suspicion.


    “Not suitable for Regina, perhaps, but we have another daughter in the house.” Imogen leaned closer,


    whispering, “Don’t forget what you promised me. To treat my daughter Madeline as your own. With


    such an opportunity at hand, why not consider her? You know how gentle Madeline is, the perfect


    match for a man with a strong will.”


    Francis pondered. “Madeline’s temperament is indeed fitting, but she’s only neen. It’s a bit early to


    think about marriage. Maybe when she’s in her twenties, a more suitable match will appear. It’s still


    early to consider it now.”