Chapter 2802
"Easy there. Just stick close to me and don't do anything rash, okay?â Nolan spoke in a hushed tone,
his eyes darting to the door that was moments from bursting open.
Regina nodded furiously, her heart pounding in her chest. Nolan's words echoed in her mind like a
mantra as the heavy door finally gave way under their combined effort.
There, standing behind a wall of his lackeys, was Domingo, his smug gaze locking onto Nolan who
was now standing protectively in front of Regina.
Nolan met Domingoâs stare with an unreadable expression, while Regina discreetly sized up the man
who seemed shorter than she had imagined but radiated a menacing aura, like someone who had
been through the wringer a few times too many.
"Well, well, Mr. Harris, bringing your sweetheart to my turf for a little PDA, are we?â Domingo
taunted, his tone dripping with condescension.
Nolan held his silence, prompting Domingo to push further.
âEver heard the saying, âpublic displays of affection get you a fast track to the breakupâ?â
Laughter erupted from his crew, who looked at Nolan and Regina as if they were fish in a
barrel.
âCat got your tongue, Mr. Harris? Or perhaps you've forgotten me?â
Domingo's hard edge contrasted sharply with his self-deprecating words, and Regina had to stifle a
laugh.
âI haven't forgotten,â Nolan replied coolly. âAfter all, you've set quite the trap for me.â
"You're still wet behind the ears, Mr. Harris. It's not a trap; consider it a rite of passage.â
Regina frowned at the man's flippant behavior, thinking him too confident. âMaybe you're
underestimating us, Mr. Skinner.â
After she spoke, Nolan subtly shifted, placing himself entirely between her and Domingo.
Peering around Nolan, Domingo remarked with feigned admiration, âShe's a looker, that's for sure.
Such a shame, really.â
âA shame for what?â Nolan asked, his tone even.
"A shame that your girl won't see the light of day after sheâs had a run-in with my crew.â
Domingo's ominous words sent a shiver down Regina's spine, and she clutched Nolan's coat
tighter.
Nolan reached back and took her hand. âWhat's this all about, Mr. Skinner? We've always been on
neutral terms, no need for these morbid jokes, right?â
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His smile was serene, but it only served to infuriate Domingo, who couldn't believe Nolan wasn't
taking him seriously. Did Nolan not realize whose turf he was on?
âLet's not play dumb, Mr. Harris. You've been a thorn in my side, and now that you've landed in my
lap, you should've seen this coming.â
âBut don't worry,â Domingo continued with a hint of false benevolence. âI've mellowed with age, no
longer the brute I once was. No need for a messy scene. I'll ensure you and your girl have a tidy
departure, so you can play lovebirds in the hereafter.â
With each word, Domingo and his men closed in on Nolan and Regina. They stepped back, Nolan's
brow furrowed in thought, convinced Domingo wouldn't dispatch them so hastily. There had to be a
bigger play at hand.
Was it all just a bluff? Regina was trembling, but in a desperate move, she pushed past Nolan and
faced Domingo.
"What kind of hero do you think you are?â she spat out defiantly. âYou're nothing but a schemer
who's ruined lives and now stands there spouting nonsense. Your hands are stained with the blood
of countless innocents. Karma will find you!â
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