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

if I didn’t take it, Hogan would probably

the dough, I thought about saying thanks, but as I

were between us, even one extra word

up

Omeone

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 sour taste in my

me, “Xaviera, can I take

breathed a

just wanted time

invited me for

down,

the beans to me, but I was cool

Chapter Ty

feel free to call it a day.”

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

to tell her I was just playing nice because of

work she had on her plate, so no delays there.

and square, but it wasn’t long before I got a call

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

sounded like fury was about to burst through

“What’s going on?”

didn’t you tell me Cecilia was working at your studio?” Hilary

coming, but Hilary’s reproach still managed to stir up a sense of

it seemed like I

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255