Echoes of Unrequited Love

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.

were events in the department, even if the heads of the school were involved, Hogan would give

was aloof, even

school

waste of time.

in one go and made a beeline towards them.

Hogan insisted on escorting me to the welcome party.” Cecilia said with

said, “Mr. Zade, having you here

anyone who stood next

in, “Xaviera had wanted to invite you, Mr. Zade, but was worried you’d

queen of white lies, spits

my mouth into a smile,

me even more nervous.

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feet. I gave

welcome party was officially

ice, and in just a few words, he had everyone in the

mood.

Pictionary, a staple at

excluding Wallis who played referee, we’d split into three teams. Now with two more,

Cecilia roped Hogan

eager to jump in, you could see it

drew lots