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.

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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?”

but it was wrapped in

he went, playing the protector

it together.” Cecilia choked up, her voice trembling, “Hogan, let it go.”

Irwin, I’m the one who talked smack, why are you making Xaviera

burst out from behind me, letting Cecilia have it.

wide, and she looked at Candy, mouth agape, unsure what to

upset

play peacemaker when Hogan said, “Easy

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actually suggesting firing

there he was, as an investor in the project, meddling in our company

see that one coming.

to reason, “Mr. Zade, at the end of the day, this was on me. Let’s

saying.” Hogan cut me off coldly,

stuck in my throat.

not deadly, but enough to

I had no sway in front of

compared to Cecilia’s plight.

managed a weak smile and said, “Mr. Zade, hold your horses, I’ll talk to President Lott

favor and tell President Lott, if she’s still here tomorrow,” Hogan said, glancing at Candy,

walked off

rooted to the spot, unable to

was Hogan pulling his funding over a

it go, I won’t take it

soft voice brought me back to reality. My clenched hands flexed and relaxed as I faintly heard

Cecilia was the gentle soul, and we were the

with Wallis until 9:30