Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 81

After walking in, Wallis gave me a heads up, “The new car’s gonna need a break–in period. Knock off work early for the next couple of days and take it for a spin where it’s not bumper–to–bumper. Oh, and maybe hit up Professor Yearwood to join you.”

“Huh?”

Wallis raised an eyebrow and let on, “You guys are twinning.”

No wonder I felt some familiarity hopping into the car.

I was about to chime in with something when I caught sight of Cecilia, all peppy, coming out of the break room.

Our eyes met, and she quickly toned down her triumph, whispering a greeting, “Xaviera, you are back.”

“Mhm.”

“I heard from Hogan that you had to bail on tonight’s shindig at the last minute?”

The moment her words hung in the air, all eyes landed on me, and Wallis’s face dropped a notch, instantly.

“Yeah,” I said, nonchalant as ever. “so Director Irwin, you and President Lott will have to fly solo tomorrow night.”

up at my confirmation. She humbly boasted, “Don’t worry, Xaviera,

it was Wallis and Hogan who threw her

cluelessly, eyeing the car keys in my hand

Cecilia, she was eyeing my keys like a hawk, her smile quickly turning sour, a flicker of annoyance that was gone in a flash…

all smiles, assuring me, “With your paycheck, Xaviera,

mouth on her, giving me props like

was thanks to her that I

didn’t miss a

she hauled me into her office and griped, “You sold out for

to smooth things over, “At least there’s some extra cash in it. Who knows, maybe Hogan. will have an epiphany and throw some more investment bucks our way.”

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the books. If Hogan dares to object.

hand it to President Lott for her way of thinking.

Tina a ring to

real hotshot behind the wheel, and thanks to that, she was living it up

person, Xaviera. I’ve got the perfect spot, just wait

word, Tina zoomed to our

as Darren’s, huh,” she eyed my new car. “You’ve always had an eye for the good stuff. Xaviera.”

explaining. “It was President Lott’s pick.”

“Alright, let’s hit the road and