The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2720

Regina, clutching her recorder and scribbled notes, marched back to the office only to be summoned by the boss the moment she stepped through the door.

"I hear you've been at it again with the veterans in the office." The boss didn't even look up from his paperwork as he spoke.

Regina, baffled, retorted, "What do you mean 'at it again'? They're the ones who've been on my case, okay? You handed me this mission impossible, and I nailed the interview. Isn't that impressive? Just because I'm the rookie, I don't even get a pat on the back, but instead, I have to put up with their sarcasm?"

"Look at you, firing off ten words for every one I say! I'm not saying you should roll over and take it, but those folks are your seniors. You could show a little respect. Ever heard of playing nice? Instead, you have to kick off a storm right in the middle of the office, and they come running to me with complaints, even recording the way you mocked them. How am I supposed to deal with that?"

Regina couldn't help but laugh at the antics of her slick male colleagues.

Yeah, those reporters sure love their recorders, always ready to capture the moment. Too bad Regina hadn't caught their snide comments in her recorder.

"So how do you want to resolve this? You expect me to apologize to them?"

"Is that any way to talk to me? If you hadn't let your temper get the better of you, I wouldn't be in this bind."

Regina snorted in disdain and crossed her arms. "Oh, so I'm the one making things difficult for you, huh? You turn a blind eye to those seniors bullying the newbie, but the second they record me standing up for myself, you jump in. Boss, you're a real disappointment."

"What do I have to regret?"

As Regina exited, her silhouette was as defiant as ever. She was Regina Tanner, after all, and nothing could force her to bow.

Stepping out, she made a beeline for the desk of the male colleague who had provoked her earlier, slamming the stack of notes she had gathered onto his desk with a thud.

"You're quite the sly fox, aren't you? All those years in journalism sure taught you some tricks. Recording a spat with a coworker, are you that scared I'll outshine you? But don't worry, consider this interview a gift from me. Just don't expect me to play nice in the future. Good luck!"