Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 24

The sign for the Tech Department was being taken down right under my nose, bit by bit.

That was when Cecilia popped out of the break room, a steaming cup of coffee in her hands. and greeted me with a smile.

Then she added, “Oh hey, Xaviera, I’ve started a work group chat. Hit me up on WhatsApp, and

I’ll add you in.”

She spoke with the same tone as before, but I caught a glint of willfulness in her eyes.

I got it.

Being pampered by a guy like Hogan, which woman wouldn’t be a bit loopy?

Joining the group chat was to be expected.

With an attitude of “less fuss is better, I cooperated sincerely.

To my surprise, Hogan was also in the chat.

His profile picture, followed by Cecilia’s, gave off a vibe like he was the boss and she was his doting wife.

It seemed that the investment banking gig wasn’t as hectic as I thought.

I closed the chat nonchalantly and got back to coding for real.

up in the group,

me to share some code data and politely informed everyone that our

getting a bit ahead of herself, giving orders before

the sugar daddy isn’t complaining, let’s just roll with it. Who knows, maybe he’ll bump up the investment if he likes our attitude?]

been with me for over a year now, your game has changed.]

because I had a

this, and Cecilia’s move didn’t seem like

a line of data when she was poking around the

that over the past month? One

might seem trivial, but one mistake could

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framework crashing

to, I just wanted to see if there was anything I could. help with.”

you just be a pretty face and stay put?”

might have crossed the line there.

like she was about to cry.

hammer and tongs, then chimed in calmly. “Arguing won’t fix anything. Cecilia, just don’t do it again.”

flushed as she ran

hesitated for a

crying, okay? If tears were any help, I bet we

the peace in the team, I went downstairs