The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2766

Was it really just the boss’ distaste for Ahab’s character that got him the boot, or was there someone pulling strings behind the scenes?

Regina had a feeling that it was the latter.

“Hey, Uncle, it’s me, Ahab!” Ahab’s voice oozed with an unctuous charm as soon as the call connected. His colleagues, who witnessed this display, could barely conceal their

disdain.

“I’m calling about my job situation… Yeah, what’s with the sudden talk of firing me? Is there some kind of mistake? Uncle, I thought you had a word with them…

What? Are you kidding me right now? Ah, okay.. I get it.”

Ahab’s voice trailed off to a whisper. His slumped posture and downcast eyes spoke volumes about the conversation he was having with his uncle.

influential uncle, unable to get rid of this dead weight from his department. Now, finally, he had the chance to vent

leave New Blossom Press? Let me lay it out for you-not even a hundred of your uncles could save you now. You better watch your back from here on out. And honestly, your writing? It’s not cut out for

“You!”

spat out a curse, “You got lucky.”

than being a lowlife like you. Get out of the door, and don’t let it hit you on the way out. You’re a walking contagion.

whole body trembling with rage. He couldn’t fathom why things. had taken such a sudden downturn, why his usually reliable uncle was now sternly advising him to get lost from New Blossom Press and

while.

on earth could he secure another job?

then turned venomously towards Regina. It had to be her doing; she was the subject of that damning

daddy to

didn’t dare lay a hand on the boss, Regina was just a woman,

reached out to grab her, Regina sidestepped with a swift

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