Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

I was zoning out staring at Hogan’s profile pic.

Honestly, I was planning to give this friend request a pass.

But of course, Hogan had to be a big–shot Investor.

If he just wanted to talk shop and I got all petty now, that would look bad on me.

After much thought, I accepted the friend request.

And within moments, a transfer notification popped up unexpectedly.

Like, what’s up with this investor playing Santa late at night?

I didn’t say much, just shot over a question mark.

Then a voice message popped up.

“Compensation.”

Suddenly, that steamy kiss from last night flashed through my mind, and everything clicked.

That investment banker sure knew how to play the generosity card.

I wasn’t shy; I hit accept on that payment.

ever complained about having too much

didn’t take it, Hogan would

dough, I thought about saying thanks, but

way things were between us, even one extra word seemed out of

I ended up saying nothing.

Omeone

as usual at the office, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that from the tech department kept sneaking glances my way, like they were probing for something. It left a

to me, “Xaviera, can I take a

secretly breathed a sigh

just wanted time off.

mom invited me for tea, and I just don’t know how to say no.”

down, all helpless.

I was cool about it, “No worries,

Chapter Ty

call

lashes fluttering, “You’re so understanding, Xaviera.”

the heart to tell her I was just playing nice because of the cash,

she had on her plate, so no delays

it wasn’t

really done me dirty, haven’t you? And I trusted you so much!”

booming voice, sounded like fury

asked, “What’s going

studio?” Hilary was fuming. “Are you

reproach still managed to stir up a sense

a daze, it seemed like I could

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