The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2746

Regina gazed at the familiar yet pessimistic Ablett spread out on the ragged park bench like, and her heart ached.

Before life had dealt its cruel hand, he might have been a dashing young man, full of vim and vigor. Now, he was down-and-out, and you couldn't even guess his age.

"It's okay, I know you doubt my ability," she said, "But I'm like a bull in a china shop – I won't stop until I get results. First things first, I'm going to dig into that developer. I might not be around here much from tomorrow on; I've got to hit the books, maybe even head straight to the developer's headquarters."

Regina's serious tone took Ablett by surprise.

"So… are you really going to investigate them? Be careful. They're not the kind to play nice."

His words were all over the place, but his concern was clear. The state he was in was testament enough to the company's ruthless tactics.

Regina offered him a comforting smile, "Don't worry, I've got some tricks up my sleeve even if I look like an easy target."

Even without her saying so, Ablett could tell there was something about her that didn't scream 'average upbringing.'

"Good," was all he could muster, a single word heavy with all his trust.

Maybe he shouldn't have put his faith in a journalist he barely knew, but he was out of options. Life was a gamble, and he was ready to roll the dice once more.

"Still, you might want to lay low. The place you are staying is so conspicuous. Even if the Harris Group doesn't come looking, the locals won't like you bumming around here. It's not great for the neighborhood's vibe." After a moment of thought, Regina offered her advice.

But Ablett looked down, embarrassed, "Even if I wanted to stop wandering, I can't. I've got no family left, no job. I'm at the end of my rope."

He laughed bitterly, and his face was fraught with a self-mockery for his dire straits.