The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2746

Regina gazed at the familiar yet pessimistic Ablett spread out on the ragged park bench like, and her heart ached.

Before life had dealt its cruel hand, he might have been a dashing young man, full of vim and vigor. Now, he was down-and-out, and you couldn’t even guess his age.

“It’s okay, I know you doubt my ability,” she said, “But I’m like a bull in a china shop – I won’t stop until I get results. First things first, I’m going to dig into that developer. I might not be around here much from tomorrow on; I’ve got to hit the books, maybe even head straight to the developer’s headquarters.”

Regina’s serious tone took Ablett by surprise.

“So… are you really going to investigate them? Be careful. They’re not the kind to play nice.

His words were all over the place, but his concern was clear. The state he was in was testament enough to the company’s ruthless tactics.

Regina offered him a comforting smile, “Don’t worry, I’ve got some tricks up my sleeve even if I look like an easy target.”

was something about her that

he could muster, a single word

his faith in a journalist he barely knew, but he was out of options. Life was a gamble, and he

come looking, the locals

Ablett looked down, embarrassed, “Even if wanted to stop wandering, I can’t. I’v no family left, no job. I’m at the

face was fraught

to see him out in the cold with nothing but a tattered

with a job. I’m not sure what your skills or education are like, but at least it’s a start. Are you willing to give

hand, knowing all too well he might not last out here

up before he had a chance to find himself a way out.

this ‘girl with some background’ actually had something up her