The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2735

It’s almost laughable, really. They all despised the unfairness of it all, and as journalists, it was their mission to shine a light on the darkness, but when it came to their own backyard, they had no choice but to bow to reality.

Not Regina, though. She called out the office’s slick veteran right there in the middle of the bullpen. Watching him puff up with indignation, yet utterly unable to formulate a comeback, was a vicarious thrill for everyone.

After all, Regina was only spitting straight facts. If he was as talented as he claimed, why didn’t he go out and score his own interviews?

The guy was so full of himself, yet not a single source actually liked talking to him.

“You just wait and see,” he sputtered, his face flushed with anger.

You want to play dirty? Go ahead. Is that all you’ve got, pilfering my interview notes? For someone who’s been in the game as long as you have, you sure don’t play by the rules. Leaning on

got a lot of nerve for a newbie, not giving a

at her watch. “Anything else you want to get off your chest? If not, I’ve got a story to chase. Unlike some people

me! Be careful, or I’ll take this to the boss,” he threatened, though everyone knew he had snatched others’ stories before, especially from rookies. But no one would dare to bring that

her voice enough that it seemed like she wanted the whole building to hear.

man tattling?

Regina, but she was already striding out the door, bag in hand, leaving him to fume in circles around

huh? We’ll see how smug she is when she comes back empty-handed,” he muttered, echoing the silent

yield much, just a time sink. Only someone with the naive passion of a rookie like Regina would waste their time on a nobody.

a duffel bag with sandwiches, granola bars, and disposable