Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 12

No clue how Hilary got her hands on my digits.

And it was crystal clear that her dinner invite wasn’t just about the food she had got ulterior motives.

What was she fishing for?

Could it be that Hogan hadn’t spilled the beans about Cecilia to her yet?

Whatever it was, I was not keen on getting tangled up in the Zade family drama anymore.

So I said, “Sorry Mrs. Hilary, gotta grind at work tomorrow.”

She probably didn’t see that coming. There was a pause on the line before I heard Hilary start to gripe, “I heard from Hogan that Rainbow Capital’s backing your project. I’ll have to talk to him about not putting too much on your plate.”

Talk about pulling the investor–mom card to pressure me.

I rubbed my temples and relented, “Mrs. Hilary, is tomorrow night okay?”

“Sure thing! I’ll send you the address. Just remember to bring your boyfriend along, okay?”

Boyfriend? Since when?

Oh well, I would cross that bridge when I get to Hilary tomorrow.

rolled around, and I showed up at this fancy restaurant on the

town.

was all decked out in fancy decor, and even the waitstaff were dressed to the nines – clearly, this

riding high these days.

at me in surprise, “Why solo? Where’s

“He’s busy.”

with suspicion before she continued, “No worries, Hogan’s still

on the teacup tightened.

coming

“Xaviera, your company’s working with Hogan, right? Know a girl named

hadn’t introduced Cecilia to the fam officially.

Chapter 12

don’t really cross paths with Mr. Zade much, not sure

was at Rainbow Capital yesterday

cocktail dress from a designer, for a Ms. Irwin.”

me

Hilary, you might want to check with Mr. Zade

my circus, not my monkeys, especially when it’s Hogan.

regular background,

Hilary’s book, Cecilia

I was