The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2702

Regina quickly blocked Francis’s words, fearful he might spew some incoherent nonsense that would only add fuel to the fire.

She had a certain fondness for Nolan, but that didn’t mean she was ready to dive into romance and walk down the aisle with him, especially not with the way the older generation would come up with those cringe-worthy comments that could turn one’s

stomach.

And given their family’s standing, couldn’t Nolan see that they were practically throwing themselves at him?

Why make it so painfully obvious?

Nolan kept a polite smile plastered on his face, yet internally, he was more certain than ever that he would not agree to a business partnership with the Tanners again.

Francis was playing quite the sly game. If it weren’t for his slight interest in Regina, Nolan would have bolted out the door without a second thought.

What a snooze fest.

with an apologetic look. “You mentioned you had unfinished business at the company, right? Maybe you should head out first. I’ll handle my dad.”

Your father won’t give you hell for me taking off

impressed he’d

said, “I can handle this little hiccup.

any longer, there was no telling what other unpleasantness he’d

people, and she didn’t want Nolan to leave with

his mouth.

insist on staying. After all, he and Regina had only met a couple of times. He wasn’t about to torture himself by sticking around in such

his status, nobody dared comment

the rest of the dinner was torturous for Regina. On top of enduring the long hours, she had to

winding down, a commotion broke out.

her bracelet was

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We can look for it after the guests leave,” Francis said with a threatening glare.