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.

having too much cash, right?

I didn’t take it, Hogan

thanks, but

things were between us, even one extra word

up saying nothing.

Omeone

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

to me, “Xaviera, can I take

breathed a sigh of relief.

wanted

Cecilia added, “Hogan’s mom invited me for tea, and I just don’t

down, all helpless.

spill the beans to me, but I

Chapter Ty

call

her lashes fluttering, “You’re

tell her I was just playing

had on her plate, so no delays there.

fair and square, but it

dirty, haven’t you? And I

her booming voice, sounded like fury was about

asked, “What’s going on?”

didn’t you tell me Cecilia was working at your studio?” Hilary was fuming. “Are you

Hilary’s reproach still managed to stir up a

like I

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