The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2868

“And I’m not sure when I’ll pay this clean if I continue my job as a journalist.” Regina laughed ruefully, but Nolan’s brow furrowed in annoyance, “What, did I force you to change jobs? I never asked you to repay me. The leaked video has already tarnished my reputation enough. Do you want people to think I mistreat my wife too?”

Regina shook her head vigorously, “Of course not. It’s just that, well, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. I don’t want my dad to think the Harris family is some sort of cash cow for the Tanners. It’s better to keep things clear and separate in case he borrows from you. again.”

For some reason, Regina’s cheeks flushed when Nolan said the word “wife”, even though their relationship was so strained.

The rest of the drive passed in silence, with only Regina’s flushed face to signal the tension as they arrived at the Harris estate.

Regina knew Nolan was wealthy, but the sight of the opulent manor still took her breath away. It dwarfed her family’s sizable home, making it seem like a modest guesthouse by comparison.

wonder Nolan had kept the information about the

briefly before catching up to stand beside her. “Remember what I told you in the car,” he reminded her.

suddenly realized her faux pas, “Sorry, I’m just not used to this whole meeting your

to the hem of your shirt. You said we

firmly in his, “Can you try to act a bit more natural? You look like

just as wide and strong as Regina imagined it would

was thinking the same thing: how could her hand be so small, and how could

they approached the entrance, Regina’s face was still flushed.

sign of the importance they placed on