The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2738

Regina let out a long, drawn-out “Oh,” her brows knitting together in concern. “But I just can’t shake the feeling that Nolan isn’t that kind of guy. Are we barking up the wrong tree here? What if this plot of land really did just fall into the lap of the Harris Group through legal procedures? Then our whole investigation is off track, isn’t it?”

The seasoned colleague glanced at her with a hint of disdain. “You’re just too green, kid. You haven’t seen the shady side of this town yet. Maybe in your eyes, the big boss of the Harris Group looks too young and dashing to be involved in dirty deals, with plenty of cash to boot. But let me tell you, it’s exactly because he’s loaded that he can easily brush off any dirty business. Do you even know how they got their wealth? And here you are, ready to vouch for his character. You’re a journalist, for heaven’s sake. You should at least approach this with an impartial heart! You’ve already got a soft spot for him – how on earth are you going to uncover the truth?”

Regina’s frown deepened. She had to admit, her few brief encounters with Nolan had instilled a sense of trust in the man, but she wasn’t about to play favorites. If she was being accused of misplaced trust, then the colleague was equally guilty of undue criticism.

His sarcasm was palpable, insinuating that Nolan’s money was all tainted.

Just then, another reporter nudged her colleague’s leg. “Hey, ease up, will you? Both of you should cool it. We won’t know which way to go with this investigation until that homeless guy decides to talk. Everything else is just speculation right now.”

quiet corner, and crouched down with her notepad, sketching out a web of relationships.

–

some inexplicable reason, she felt that Nolan – and by extension, the Harris Group had nothing to do

The

these potential players in her notebook, circling

Ever since the scandal broke, they seemed to have

a thing

found online showed nothing

back, His sneakers tattered, choosing a spot not too far from Regina under a tree. He spread a grimy, colorless jacket over himself

hadn’t eaten anything since she’d been watching. Had he been going