Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 24

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.

first message popped up in the

and politely informed everyone that our work

straight away. [Isn’t she getting a bit ahead of herself, giving orders

it. Who knows, maybe he’ll bump up the investment if

with me

because

banter like this, and Cecilia’s move didn’t seem like much.

accidentally deleting a line of data when

any idea how much work we put into that over the past month? One click from you and it’s all for nothing!”

of code might

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framework crashing down.

wanted to see if

begging you, can’t you just be a pretty face and stay put?”

crossed

looking like she was about

chimed in calmly. “Arguing won’t fix anything. Cecilia, just don’t do it

her face flushed as

hesitated for a

still fuming. “We’re the ones who should be crying, okay? If

team, I went downstairs

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