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.

one ever complained about having too much cash,

if I didn’t take it, Hogan would

dough, I thought about saying thanks, but as I started typing, I

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

ended up saying nothing.

Omeone

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 sour taste

“Xaviera, can I take a half–day off?”

secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

just wanted

invited me for tea,

looked down, all helpless.

beans to me, but I

Chapter Ty

call it

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

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

she had

was fair and square, but it wasn’t long

haven’t you? And I

accusing tone, paired with her booming voice, sounded like fury was

I asked, “What’s going on?”

tell me Cecilia was working at your studio?” Hilary was fuming.

but Hilary’s reproach still managed to stir up a

I could hear

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