The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2788

“Why haven’t you hit the gym today? You always used to preach about ‘not a day without training’.”

Nolan’s eyes were glued to the file as Dahlia stood in front of him, chirping away about the movie they had just seen together.

In truth, Nolan had completely tuned out the film. Throughout the two hours in the cinema, he had been enveloped in an inexplicable irritation, though he never let it show on his face.

“You’re right, but I’m human too, you know. Sometimes I just need a cheat day. And what’s with you shooing me away today? Got a hot date with your girlfriend or something?”

Dahlia teased with a grin, but Nolan didn’t answer.

The next moment caught them both off guard as Lucy’s voice came through the office landline, “Mr. Harris, Ms. Tanner is waiting for you in the lounge.”

Dahlia’s face soured instantly, and Nolan’s fingers paused.

be right there. Go

“Sure thing.”

her face any longer. “Ms. Tanner, is she the reporter who interviewed me? Why is she here looking for

Why. don’t you head back first, since I’ve got a guest? I’ll have the driver

stood up, clearly ready to usher Dahlia out, but she was rooted to

they start communicating

identity,

see her? Can’t I stay and listen? Since when

sarcasm. She blocked Nolan’s path as if fearing he would

change your mind, why can’t I try

undertone in Nolan’s words. What are you implying? Nolan,

that his words were partly out of spite, but he was tired of pretending everything was fine after

widen. Especially after all the issues