Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 65

I heaved a secret sigh of relief and plastered on a business–like fake smile, “Sweet dreams, Mr.

Zade.”

Hogan didn’t respond, but the stormy look on his face had cleared.

I leaned against the wall. It took a hot minute for me to catch my breath before I immediately called up Wallis.

“No more talk of pulling out the investment?” Wallis was gobsmacked, “Man, these past few days have been a real rollercoaster.”

Rubbing my temples, I said, “Cecilia’s words, after all, carry more weight than ours.”

On the other end, Wallis let out a sigh.

I got the message loud and clear. Cecilia’s favor wasn’t something easy to repay, was it?

Sure enough, three days after the crisis was averted, Cecilia came to me on her own accord.

The girl had this caring vibe going on and beat around the bush for ages before she got to the point, “Xaviera, I’ve memorized Mrs. Hilary’s likes and dislikes these past few days. Do you think I could find a chance to put that into practice?”

Turns out she wanted me to set her up with Hilary.

do this. We’ll hit the supermarket later, you can grab some gifts, and after work,

sure, Xaviera?

I give Hilary a heads–up

hint for me to

figured I owed it to them, so I

seemed pretty stoked on the phone, but her tone shifted when I brought

deep. Think about Mr. Zade, and besides, Director Irwin has you on her mind. That kind

was when Hilary relented.

made our way

rustic charm of the detached villa, Cecilia was

came out to greet us. Cecilia was still fixated on the plant at

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her, “Director

hello. “Mrs. Hilary, nice to meet you.

wasn’t too sour as she eyed

“The cook had to leave suddenly for home, so I’m afraid we

was nobody to cook tonight.

and volunteered, “Mrs. Hilary, I usually cook for myself. If you don’t mind, I can whip up

a meaningful look, “You can

nodded, “I can manage a few home–style dishes.”