Chapter 2772


    “So, even the great Mr. Harris has days where he doesn’t feel like working, huh?” Regina teased with a


    twinkle in her eye as they sat across from each other in a cozy corner of


    the café.


    Nn cracked a grin, tilting his head slightly. “I’m human, not a robot. Of course, there are days when


    I’d rather do anything but work.”


    “And how do you deal with that kind of funk, Mr. Harris?” Regina prodded, her curiosity piqued by the


    thought of the unppable Nn Harris being anything less than


    industrious.


    Nn’s answer caught her off guard.


    “Simple. I y hooky. Perks of being the boss, he quipped with a wink.


    Regina couldn’t help butugh. “You’ve got quite a sense of humor, Mr. Harris.


    Sipping his coffee, Nn changed the subject. “So, Ms. Tanner, what’s this all about? You didn’t ask


    me out just to chat about some piece ofnd, did you?”


    Regina shook her head, her resolve evident. “No, it’s not about that. But if you’re willing to talk, I’m all


    ears. Actually, it’s…”


    She hesitated, biting her lip, suddenly unsure. Was she too impulsive, confronting Nn about why he


    had helped her? It might seem presumptuous as if she thought there was more to his actions than


    simple goodwill.


    “You’re not usually one to hold back, Ms. Tanner,” Nn observed, arching an eyebrow.


    Regina met his gaze, her eyes sparkling with determination. “How do you see me, Mr. Harris?”


    “You’re straightforward; always speak your mind. Truth be told, not many people, ever those with a


    worth to match mine, have the guts to be as frank with me as you are value honesty.”


    Nodding thoughtfully, Regina replied, “I’m all about the truth, Mr. Harris. No beating arou the bush with


    me.”


    “So what’s holding you back?” Nn prodded gently.


    With a deep breath, Regina finally blurted out her question. “Mr. Harris, I might be overstepping here,


    and I hope you won’t hold it against me. I need to know-was it you who helped me out with that Ahab


    situation?”


    Nn paused, caught off-guard by her directness. “Uh… Ahab? Who’s that?”


    He averted his gaze, taking a sip of his coffee to hide his panic.


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    ‘Mr. Harris, there’s no point in ying coy. I wasn’t eavesdropping on purpose, but I Overheard a phone


    call between you and my boss. I know you were the one pulling strings for me. But I can’t figure out


    why, especially after ourst encounter ended on such a sour note,” Regina confessed, her voice


    tinged with disappointment.


    ‘What are you trying to confirm by asking me then?” Nn asked, genuinely puzzled.


    Regina’s cheeks flushed with a rosy hue as she hesitated, but she pushed on. “I want to


    Silence fell between them, a palpable tension swirling in the air.


    ‘There’s no particr reason. Like I said, I like your spunk, and I didn’t want to see your ndered by


    some lowlife colleague. Maybe I was just bored and thought I’d help you out with this little problem. You


    shouldn’t dwell on it, Ms. Tanner,” Nn said, his smile faint


    but sincere.


    Regina quickly masked the hint of sadness in her eyes. “Really? So, would you help out just anyone


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