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.”

company was in hot

trying to stay cool, “We’ve got

going to reach

my

doe eyes, “What can I do for

wouldn’t dare order her

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

Capital wanting to pull out, our project is likely doomed.”

“Hogan seems

looking out for you, not wanting to drag you into the

“Xaviera, you’re giving me too much credit.”

but the pride in her

“But it’s everyone’s project. Without it, you

mentioned that with Rainbow

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gaming scene, lots of projects are coming our way. I’ll find something fitting.”

refusal

starting to act like the

nodded, “True, but with your graduation looming, finding the right

the chops. Since you have heard of me at

some weight, doesn’t

hinting that our game could bring her

“You’re really not one for