Chapter 5

The financial crisis was barely averted, and the whole studio breathed a sigh of relief.

To show her importance, on Cecilia’s first day at work, Wallis threw her a welcome party.

They upgraded the team–building venue from a budget KTV to the swanky Fragrance Hotel

All eight of us from the company showed up, waiting for her.

Out of boredom, Wallis crammed a dessert into his mouth and said, “She’s the pampered little princess after all even had to go change her outfit, tsk.”

“That’s the cash cow right there,” I stated the obvious.

“It’s like she’s here to be worshiped, not to work.”

I had a nagging bad feeling.

Lost in thought, a commotion from the hall snapped me back to reality. Following everyone’s gaze, I saw Cecilia, clad in a tender pink tulle dress, on Hogan’s arm, looking every bit the princess, a real showstopper.

Wallis quipped, “The real cash cow has arrived.”

I didn’t expect Hogan to come.

I always thought he wasn’t into social scenes.

in the department, even if the heads of

was aloof, even

I was the one buttering up the school officials for him. Looking back, it was

waste of time.

my glass in one go

party.” Cecilia said with

you here

days, anyone who stood next to Hogan

words, Wallis chimed in, “Xaviera had wanted to invite you, Mr. Zade, but was worried you’d be too busy. What

queen of white lies, spits them

mouth into a smile,

even

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feet. I gave the

was officially

in just a

mood.

Pictionary, a staple at every

referee, we’d split

enough, Cecilia roped Hogan into the game.

in, you could see it written all over her face.

drew lots

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