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.

having too much cash, right?

didn’t take it, Hogan would probably be restless.

I thought about saying thanks, but as I started

between us, even one extra

up saying nothing.

Omeone

that from the tech department kept sneaking glances my way, like they were

up to me, “Xaviera, can I take a

breathed a sigh of relief.

she just wanted

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

down,

me, but I was cool about it, “No

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free to call it a day.”

up, her lashes fluttering, “You’re so understanding,

the heart to tell her I was just playing nice

had

decision was fair and square, but it wasn’t long

dirty, haven’t you?

voice, sounded like fury was about to burst through the

I asked, “What’s going

Cecilia was working at your studio?” Hilary was fuming. “Are

but Hilary’s reproach still managed to

daze, it seemed like I could hear Cecilia’s timid

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