The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2773

“I had snubbed you the last time we met, and yet you helped me without holding a grudge. Are you just that magnanimous?” Regina’s words carried a tang of bitterness. She couldn’t contain her feeling of disappointment, nor could she understand why she felt this way.

“Ms. Tanner, I don’t just help anyone who comes knocking,” Nolan said. “We clicked, and from our previous encounters, I could tell you’re not the type to give someone the cold shoulder without good reason. Plus, if I had turned a blind eye after witnessing what happened, I’d be no better than those who ignore a friend in need. And, well, the prospect of partnering with the Tanner family has come up, so think of it as doing your old man a

favor.”

Regina looked up, surprised, her mouth opening and closing without a word. She hadn’t expected that reason.

Nolan was far from sincere. Ever since that gala he attended, he knew he couldn’t consider partnering with such a company, let alone spout such nonsense about ‘schedule prospects’.

“Mr. Harris, I really am thankful,” Regina said, taking a deep breath and plastering a smile back on her face. “But how should I repay you? I can’t just accept your kindness without offering something in return.”

“No need for that; it was just a small favor,” Nolan said, waving his hand dismissively, yet he frowned upon hearing Regina’s insistence.

smile shone brighter. “But how can that

we?”

returning the favor, then promise me

perked up. “What’s

stay out of the developer’s business. It’s not as straightforward as

on the

last time. If it has nothing to do with Harris Group, then you have no reason to keep meddling.

both, sparking a

I say, you’ll suspect me. But this is dangerous. Do you understand the word ‘dangerous’? It’s completely different

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Your life could be at risk! I’m sure Mr. Tanner wouldn’t want his precious laughter caught up in something