Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 69

Capitalists sure didn’t just hand out their cash willy–nilly.

I responded with a “Roger that. Mr. Zade” and then hung up the phone.

Now, I’d totally lost the mood to watch any movies.

The next afternoon, Hogan hit me up on WhatsApp asking about my progress. I sent him a screenshot and it took him a while to reply. [Swing by Rainbow Capital later, let’s talk face–to–face.]

He seemed pretty serious.

I had no choice but to cook up some excuse to leave right after work.

In the president’s office. I ran into Zachary again.

“I was wondering why Mr. Zade suddenly canceled tonight’s plans, turns out he’s got a date with you, huh?”

He got it wrong again.

But Hogan had plans tonight?

Looks like he really went the extra mile to whip up this surprise for Cecilia.

Once in the office, Hogan was still buried in work, so I didn’t dare to disturb him. I just sat by the coffee table, coding and waiting.

“How’s the progress?”

ear, and when I looked up, ready to reply, I

could even see his freshly trimmed

soap enveloped me, making my heart skip a beat.

both versions to your

any intention of leaving,

reluctantly pulled up

he

Cecilia’s favorite, dreamy

was sure Cecilia would love it, but cautiously suggested, “Maybe we should get Director

said firmly, pointing at several button widgets,

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had spoken; what could I say? I just had to follow

he frowned slightly and said, “How about a

similar to my first version.

better about Hogan’s picky nature from the get–go, I’d think he was

with me.

skills weren’t just for show, but by the

else. Mr. Zade. I’ll take

give you a

wanted to swing by Cecilia’s.

considering the delicate nature of our relationship. I made up an excuse, “I need to head back to the office.”