Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 63

“Cecilia must’ve been spicing things up in front of Hogan.”

Pretty standard, really.

When collaboration was at stake, why would Cecilia happily join forces with us?

But what was in it for her if the partnership went south?

Beats me.

“What do we do? Hogan doesn’t seem to be joking around,” Wallis said with a grave look. “If Rainbow Capital really plans to cut us off. I’m afraid we’re sitting ducks this time.”

I rubbed my temples and said, “Let’s wait and see what Simon has to say.”

Simon reached out to Wallis the next afternoon, regretfully informing us that the two foreign. investors we had previously contacted had heard some rumors and decided to bail on us.

Thinking back to Hogan in the CEO’s office, with his spot–on foreign accent, my thoughts were

in turmoil.

He was one step ahead in this game.

In the afternoon, Wallis called me into his office, saying, “Assistant Zachary called, the contract termination is scheduled for the day after tomorrow.”

in hot water.

my fist, trying to stay cool, “We’ve got to give it another shot.”

to reach

my head, “Cecilia.”

big doe eyes, “What can I do for you, Xaviera?”

wouldn’t dare order her

said casually, “Director Irwin, I’m sure you have

wanting to pull out,

seems really mad

end, he’s just looking out for

looked up, “Xaviera, you’re giving me too much

words were modest, but the pride

it’s everyone’s project. Without

confidently said, “Hogan mentioned that with

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mobile gaming scene, lots of projects are coming our way. I’ll

refusal

like the wife of Rainbow Capital’s

your graduation looming, finding

have the chops. Since you have heard of me at N

some weight, doesn’t it?”

subtly hinting that our game could bring her fame

“You’re really not