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

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

I thought about saying thanks,

way things were between us, even

up

Omeone

couldn’t shake the feeling that from the tech department kept sneaking glances my way, like they were probing for something. It

me, “Xaviera, can I take

a sigh of relief.

wanted

added, “Hogan’s mom invited me for tea, and

looked down, all helpless.

to me, but I was cool about it, “No worries, go ahead. If

Chapter Ty

to call

fluttering, “You’re

the heart to tell her I was just playing nice because

work she had on her

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

me dirty, haven’t you? And I trusted you

like

asked, “What’s

was working at your studio?” Hilary was fuming. “Are you and Hogan

seen this coming, but Hilary’s reproach still managed to stir up a sense of Injustice in me.

like I

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