The Kiss that Sparked it All

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 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
herse 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.
The Tanner family’s hallway and living room were usually adorned with a
multitude of paintings. Her mother had been an art enthusiast and had collected
many pieces, partly as a legacy for Regina.

Regina had shown talent in art from a young age, but unfortunately, she had no
passion for it. A particular drawing of a family of three that she had made in her
childhood had always hung in the center of the living room, even long after her
mother had passed away.

Now, in its place, hung a painting by some unknown artist, likely snapped up at
some obscure auction.

Bypassing Imogen, who was lounging on the couch sipping mulled wine
prepared by the maid, Regina frantically searched the hallway and living room for
her painting, to no avail.

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Chapter 2722

Imogen, who had been enjoying her wine, was annoyed by Regina's sudden
return. Still,

of being a caring stepmother. “Regina, you're home,” she cooed. “Have

she put on

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you eaten yet?”

But Regina barely acknowledged her. She was fixated on the missing painting.
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Imogen rolled her eyes inwardly. She
thought Regina was undisciplined

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been raised in the Tanner family from

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Regina didn’t care what Imogen thought. All she knew was that the painting
symbolizing their family was gone.

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She whirled around, anger flashing in

her eyes. “Where is the painting that

used to hang. here?” she demanded.
“Who gave Qy periigsionta touch

my, BHDG you even understand art?

Do you know who the artist is whose
work you've so carelessly hung? Can

you please stop meddling in things

you know nothing about? I'm begging
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Imogen'’s face soured. She didn't
understand art, and indeed, she had
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cheap: Shad thought it a perfect
opportunity to replace the irritating

family portrait in the living room. But

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