Chapter 173

She wasn't that once-envied little princess of the Collins family anymore. After everything she'd been through, she'd seen the coldness of people firsthand. From now on, she had to toughen up, learn to keep things to herself. As soon as Gemma had a new dish ready, she messaged Vanessa right away. When it came to food tasting, if Vanessa was second, no one dared claim first. By the time Vanessa and the others arrived at Regal Remedy, Xander was already helping Gemma in the kitchen. He looked seriously overdressed today. It was scorching out, and this guy had on a long sleeve shirt, tie, and slacks-like he was heading to some fancy business meeting. "Hey, sis, Leander! You made it! Grandpa, take a seat! Isla, you're here too?" Xander came over the second he saw them, all smiles and eager greetings. He was always great at working a crowd, never missing anyone. Reginald hadn't seen Xander often and was kind of surprised by how polished he looked today. He smiled and said, "Xander, you're g