Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 33

Cor de board my chat with Candy

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It was to disse when colleagues didn’t see eye to eye, but I didn’t expect her to drag Hogan

Since she heard it. Hesan must’ve had his ears wide open, making Candy and me look like we MERE BIG–POLINUS A. Coworker behind their back.

a

Cand probably don’t see this coming either. She whispered. “Xaviera, if someone’s gotta take the foll

I shot her a look and soothed “1 got this.”

Then headed over to the duo

When our eyes met. I said to Cecilia. “My bad, I should’ve handled things better. Sorry for the

Subcenty, Cecila’s eyes welled up, and tears started falling like pearls off a string.

She was naturally fair and delicate, and now all teary–eyed, she looked pitiful

it tugged at your heartstrings.

Then Hogan whipped out his handkerchief and shot me a look before scoffing, “Ms. March, your skills are know backing aren’t they?”

voice was low, but it was wrapped in a chill commanding respect without even trying.

playing the

Xaviera, I just couldn’t keep it together.” Cecilia choked up, her voice trembling, “Hogan, let it go.”

why

from behind me, letting Cecilia have it.

at Candy, mouth

more upset

peacemaker when Hogan said, “Easy fox. You apologize to

Resign?

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suggesting

and personal separate, but there he was, as an investor in the

see that one coming.

Zade, at the end of the day, this was on me. Let’s head back

saying.” Hogan cut me off coldly, “fire

stuck

deadly, but enough to throw me into a moment of panic and frustration.

realized, I had no sway in

to Cecilia’s

said, “Mr. Zade, hold your horses, I’ll talk to President Lott

tomorrow,” Hogan said, glancing

he walked

to the spot, unable to utter a

funding over a couple of snide remarks about

I won’t take it to heart.”

to reality. My clenched hands flexed and relaxed as I faintly heard Hogan say, “You’re too kind, but now’s not the time for

was the gentle soul, and we

up with Wallis until