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.

over for dinner, I said, “Let’s do this. We’ll hit the supermarket

“You sure, Xaviera?

suggested I give Hilary

hint for me to test the waters than a

them, so I

seemed pretty stoked on the phone, but her tone shifted

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

when

Cecilia and I made our way to

charm of the detached villa, Cecilia was just as gobsmacked as I

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

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nudged her,

say hello. “Mrs. Hilary, nice to meet you. I’ve brought a little something for you, please

face wasn’t too sour as she eyed the nutrition Cecilia

the house, she dropped a zinger, “The cook had to leave suddenly for home, so I’m afraid we won’t have

the lines, there was nobody to cook tonight.

who quickly caught on and volunteered, “Mrs. Hilary, I usually cook for

her a meaningful look, “You can

and nodded, “I can manage a few home–style