The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2722

Nolan even held out his hands in a gesture of peace, his eyes betrayed nothing but disdain. In that moment, Regina felt utterly defeated, even contemplating a hasty retreat from the confines of his office.

Rejection was one thing Regina could handle, but being looked down upon was another matter entirely, especially by someone like Nolan, who he had briefly thought well of.

Regina stood up abruptly, clutching her purse. "Thanks for the reality check, Mr. Harris," she said with biting clarity. "I might have mistakenly thought we had become acquainted after our little chat. Since you're not interested in granting me an interview, I won't impose any further. Best wishes to you and Dahlia for a lifetime of wedded bliss!"

With that, she left the CEO's office without looking back, leaving Nolan gaping in her wake. Hadn't she been the one at fault? How was it now that he seemed to be the one in the wrong?

Regina had put on such a strong front in front of Nolan, but once alone in the elevator, her head sagged, and the smile that had been on her lips faltered.

"Why me?" she muttered to herself, a bitter laugh escaping her lips. "Why does it always seem like I'm the one people push around? Do I really look that easy to bully?"

In the department, Regina was the only rookie, and it seemed that made her an easy target.

But did being the new girl mean she had to endure such humiliation? She found herself missing her dad more than ever. Even though she'd have to face her stepmother and stepsister at home, the thought of her father's comforting presence was too much to resist. Ignoring everything else, she drove straight home.

As soon as Regina walked through the door, she knew something was amiss.