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?”

voice echoed by my ear, and when I looked up, ready to reply, I realized Hogan was standing right by my side, leaning in close.

so near I could even

enveloped me,

versions to your

intention of leaving, simply saying, “Open it up, let’s see.”

reluctantly pulled up the

he looked it over, he

used Cecilia’s favorite, dreamy

was sure Cecilia would love it, but cautiously suggested, “Maybe

button widgets, “Change these, and this, to a different color.”

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I say? I just had to follow orders.

Hogan the revisions, he frowned slightly

similar to my first

nature from the get–go, I’d think he was just messing

with me.

by the time I was done, it was pitch dark

Mr. Zade. I’ll take

I’ll give you a ride.”

probably wanted to swing by Cecilia’s.

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