The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2887

Regina turned to face Nolan, plastering a conciliatory smile on her face, but it vanished the moment Nolan's phone rang, and she caught a glimpse of the caller ID flashing her father's name.

"Why is he calling you again?" she asked, her voice laced with a hint of annoyance.

"How should I know, Ms. Tanner? Maybe you should head home and have a chat with your dad about what he's done to drive his company into the ground," Nolan replied with a dismissive tone.

"Just don't pick up his calls, Nolan. I bet he's just after more money. I'll talk to my dad. It wasn't this bad before, and he's got a son to support. He can't just squander money without a second thought."

With each word, Nolan's expression grew darker. Regina could guess the motive, and so could he—Francis was treating him like a cash machine.

He might have tolerated Francis once for Regina's sake, but he wouldn't stand for someone bleeding him dry again and again.

Her father's actions had already killed any hope Regina had left. She didn't want to ask Nolan anything more, and in his presence, she barely dared to make a sound, overwhelmed by endless shame.

"He's already reached out. Whatever money you gave him, put it on my tab. I'll pay you back."

"Heh," Nolan chuckled softly, "You think you can ever clear that debt?"

Regina managed a bitter smile. Nolan's harsh words were the truth—she was in too deep to ever repay the debt to his family, and it was only thanks to his and his family's mercy that they hadn't pressed the issue.