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.

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

Xaviera? Isn’t

I give Hilary a

me

them, so I went along with

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

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

was when Hilary relented.

work, Cecilia and I made

villa, Cecilia was just as gobsmacked as I was, totally stunned.

greet us. Cecilia was

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quickly nudged her, “Director Irwin.”

nice to meet you. I’ve brought a little something for you, please accept

as she eyed the

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

there was nobody to cook

who quickly caught on and volunteered, “Mrs. Hilary, I usually cook for myself. If you don’t

gave her a meaningful look, “You can

me for support and nodded, “I can