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 ahead, I’ve

“Sure thing.”

smile on her face any longer. “Ms. Tanner, is she the reporter who

reporter. It must be something about an interview. Why. don’t

ready to usher Dahlia out, but she was rooted

did they start

Regina’s identity,

stay and listen? Since when do you d interviews? Or are you doing it because

path as if fearing he would sen her away,

not impossible. If you can change your mind, why

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

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

widen. Especially after all the issues they’d had,