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.”

saying so, Ablett could tell there was something about

could muster, a single

shouldn’t have put his faith in a journalist he barely knew, but he was out of options. Life was a gamble, and he was ready to roll the dice

looking, the locals

wandering, I can’t. I’v no family left, no job. I’m at the end of

was fraught with

cold with nothing but a tattered coat

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

too well he might not last out here

up before he had a

went wide, surprised that this ‘girl with some background’ actually