The Kiss that Sparked it All

Nolan was sitting right beside Regina, and she naturally noticed that as soon as the curtain call had ended, he had vanished.

When the house lights came back on, Regina double-checked her ticket and the seat number that Nolan had occupied.

"Hmph, he had the nerve to say I was in the wrong seat. Just wait until I catch him red-handed! I've got all the evidence I need now; let's see him wiggle his way out of this

one.”

She snapped a picture of her proof and followed after him.

Regina found the usher she had asked to relay a message earlier, giving him an expectant

look.

The poor guy was under a ton of pressure. Faced with such a striking journalist, he really didn't want to let her down, but their young star dancer, Dahlia, was quite the firecracker — she flatly refused to take interviews.

“No hard feelings, Ms. Tanner, but Dahlia isn't too keen on interviews,” he said apologetically.

“I'm just asking for a minute of her time. I'm here on behalf of New Blossom Press! If I could just meet her, maybe I could charm her into it. Please...”

The usher knew he had to stand his ground. “Sorry, she just finished a two-hour dance marathon, and she's wiped out, resting backstage. It's really not a good time. How about this? I'll check with her later to see how she feels. If it's a no-go, please understand.”

Regina wasn't buying any of these excuses. If Dahlia was that tired, how did that man get

in?

She had watched him breeze past her, and if it weren't for the lack of a backstage pass, she would have confronted him on the spot!

But the fact that the staff seemed so nonchalant about Nolan's presence, even respectful as they watched him enter, suggested that this wasn't the first time something like this had happened. Those two must have quite the connection.\NôvelDrama.Org copyrighted © content.

“Please, I'm begging you. I just want a moment with Dahlia. Even if it's not for an interview, I want to share my excitement as a fan! Look at these stunning shots I took of her. Doesn't this prove I'm a fan?”

The usher glanced at Regina's camera and was taken aback. Her shots really were breathtaking, even more lively than the studio's official photos!

This journalist had some real talent, capturing moments that truly showcased a dancer's vitality. Without a keen artistic eye and photography skills, that was impossible. He had

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underestimated her, thinking she was like those gossip columnists who only harassed Dahlia with lowbrow questions.

As he hesitated, wondering whether to risk asking Dahlia one more time, her agent Sienna approached, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sienna, this is a reporter from New Blossom Press. She's hoping to interview Dahlia, but when I mentioned it earlier, Dahlia turned it down.”

Sienna's initial frown eased into a smile when she heard about the exceptional photos.

"What's your name, Miss?”

Regina felt a bit awkward, “My last name's Tanner.”

“Ms. Tanner, could I take a look at the photos you've taken of our Dahlia?”

Hoping to win their trust, Regina reluctantly showed her a few of the shots she had taken. She was confident that after seeing the photos, they would certainly be more receptive.