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?”

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

playing the protector again.

I just couldn’t keep it together.” Cecilia choked up, her voice

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

out from behind

looked at Candy, mouth agape, unsure

upset now.

Hogan said, “Easy fox. You

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actually suggesting firing Candy.

kept work and personal separate, but there he was, as an investor in the project, meddling in our

see that one

“Mr. Zade, at the

saying.” Hogan cut me

got stuck in my

but enough to throw me into a moment

was when I realized, I had no sway in

compared to

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

tell President Lott, if she’s still here tomorrow,” Hogan said, glancing at Candy, “our partnership is as

walked off with

rooted to the spot, unable

Hogan pulling his funding over a couple of snide

let it go, I won’t take

brought me back to reality. My clenched hands flexed and relaxed as I faintly heard Hogan say,

in Hogan’s eyes, Cecilia was the gentle soul, and we

catch up with Wallis until 9:30 that night.