Chapter 2739
Nolan's number had been the desire of many, but when it finally landed in Regina's hand, it felt as
heavy as a sack of gold coins.
Regina hesitated, her voice caught in her throat.
Nolan picked up his phone and, seeing the unknown number, asked, âSpam call?"
His tone suggested he was on the brink of hanging up.
Panic surged through Regina, and she blurted out, âDon't hang up! It's me!â
Recognition dawned on Nolan, and his lips curled into an intrigued smile as he leaned
back in his office chair. âAh, Regina, to what do I owe the pleasure?â
Nolan's voice, poured through the phone, seemed to set Regina's cheeks ablaze.
âI-1 wanted to ask you something. I hope it's not too forward.â
âIf you think it's forward, then maybe you shouldn't ask, right? Simple.â
Regina's heart raced with urgency, fearing he might just end the call, but Nolan didnât hang up. He
seemed to be enjoying this little game of cat and mouse.
âBut it's something I need to ask.â
Now even Nolan's curiosity was piqued. They had only crossed paths a few times-what could be so
pressing that Regina needed to ask him?
âGo on,â he said, his interest evident.
Taking a deep breath, Regina cradled the phone in both hands and dove in. âAre you aware of an
incident in the commercial district that the Harris Group is planning to develop? There's this
weathered homeless man wandering around the area claiming the Harris Group ruined his life, left
him nothing but broken dreams.â
Regina held her breath, waiting.
On the other end, Nolan's faint breathing was the only sound until a soft chuckle broke th silence a
full minute later. âSo, you're bringing this to me, Regina, because you think there's a connection
between the Harris Group and this man?â
Regina's brows knotted as she said, âOf course, there's a connection! He once had a home on the
land you're about to develop.â
âMs. Tanner, you said it yourself'once had.â So why doesnât he have it anymore? Because he
accepted the offer from the developers and moved out. What are you getting at with this? Are you
expecting me to solve the manâs housing problem, or do you think I'm the reason heâs homeless?â
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Regina instinctively wanted to deny it, but the reason she called Nolan was to get an answer, to
confirm whether or not he played a part in this manâs misfortune.
"Doesn't the Harris Group have a part in it? If it weren't for your development plans, how could he
have lost his home?â
Regina muttered, fully aware of her own melodrama.
Nolan's voice came through, distant and detached, âRegina, you're quite the idealist, aren't you? Mr.
Tanner has obviously sheltered you well. But let's get the facts straight, shall we? The land was there
first, then came the house, and the man's shelter existed. Because he chose to give up his original
home, that land ended up in the developer's hands, and I won the bid fair and square.â