The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2766

Was it really just the boss’ distaste for Ahab’s character that got him the boot, or was there someone pulling strings behind the scenes?

Regina had a feeling that it was the latter.

“Hey, Uncle, it’s me, Ahab!” Ahab’s voice oozed with an unctuous charm as soon as the call connected. His colleagues, who witnessed this display, could barely conceal their

disdain.

“I’m calling about my job situation… Yeah, what’s with the sudden talk of firing me? Is there some kind of mistake? Uncle, I thought you had a word with them…

What? Are you kidding me right now? Ah, okay.. I get it.”

Ahab’s voice trailed off to a whisper. His slumped posture and downcast eyes spoke volumes about the conversation he was having with his uncle.

The boss was feeling triumphant. For years, he’d been under the thumb of Ahab’s influential uncle, unable to get rid of this dead weight from his department. Now, finally, he had the chance to vent his frustrations.

to pack up and leave New Blossom Press? Let me lay it out for you-not even a hundred of your uncles could

“You!”

out a curse, “You

better than being a lowlife like you. Get out of the door, and

with rage. He couldn’t fathom why things. had taken such a sudden downturn, why his usually

while.

influence, how on earth could

be her doing; she was

have gotten some sugar daddy to

lay a hand on the boss, Regina was just a woman, and

reached out to grab her, Regina sidestepped with a swift

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the hell do you think you’re doing!” The boss slammed his fist on