The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2762

Given the content of her previous conversations with her boss, Regina deeply doubted her female colleague’s speculation.

Regina had zero expectations; she wasn’t the type to get her hopes up. But that didn’t stop the rest of the crew from buzzing around like excited bees at a picnic, their paperwork long forgotten in the wake of the latest drama.

Ahab was smirking like the cat that got the cream, convinced the boss was about to roast Regina at the upcoming staff meeting. Maybe, just maybe, this troublesome newbie would finally be shown the door.

The thought of having no one left to challenge his reign over the water cooler conversations had Ahab practically jumping for joy.

Strutting past Regina’s desk with a stack of files, he leaned against her cubicle with an

obnoxious “tsk.”

Regina didn’t bother looking up; engaging with him was about as appealing as a soggy

sandwich.

when the critique hit her out of the blue. His

knows? You might not be warming that seat for much longer,” he sneered, his cryptic jab drawing

soaking up the atte like a sponge with each step he took

every gaze.

“Hey, Ahab, you soun like you’ve got the inside scoop. Is Boss really gonna can someone at the meeting? Why else would you say that?”

you’ll find out at the meeting, won’t you? I might know a thing or two,

man’s face soured at Ahab’s high-and-mighty act.

that’s certainly something to look forward to,” he said dryly.

you to look forward to? It’s not like it’s gonna be you. Some folks know exactly what’s coming their way. Just look at them, trying to make the most of their desk time while they still can.”

of Ahab’s reliability. Regina was diligent, far more so than the veterans in the office.

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