Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 96

Hogan didn’t waste a second before he draped his coat over Cecilia. When his gaze flitted across me and Candy, it was like he dipped it in venom. He was clearly ticked off.

“Mr. Zade, I have some spare clothes in my office, do you want…”

“No need.” Hogan cut me off with an icy tone and ordered Zachary, “Call the cops, now.”

When I heard the words “call the cops“, I was caught in a brief moment of shock and quickly interjected, “Mr. Zade, there’s been a misunderstanding, I can explain everything to you and Director Irwin.”

After saying that, I shot a pleading look at Cecilia, only to see her crying up a storm, sobbing and choking out. “Hogan, I’m fine, really. It’s just that I misspoke and ticked off the colleague.”

Following this explanation, Hogan’s face darkened as he comforted her. “Don’t be scared. I’m here.”

He then shot Zachary a look. Zachary, clearly in a tight spot, hesitated before pulling out his phone.

“Mr. Zade.” I was getting a bit desperate, considering Candy was still pretty green behind the ears. At her age, getting hauled to the station was definitely not a good look, “Please.”

music.” Hogan interrupted me with his no–nonsense demeanor, “We’ll sort this

to the break room, not an

escorted to the police station. The head of Rainbow Capital’s legal department also rushed over, looking all

our statements, a kind–hearted officer reminded us. “The other party’s lawyer pointed out the coffee was

“Are you saying they

gave me a meaningful look and glanced at Candy, saying, “Since you’re colleagues, I suggest you settle

aiming to hold Candy criminally responsible. With Rainbow Capital’s resources,

probably never anticipated her impulsive act could snowball into this mess. At

to lash out at someone, Candy. You’ve

called the character model I designed

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up. “You know, my work is my treasure, and I won’t stand for

aback – sweet–natured Cecilia

I’ll go talk to Mr. Zade and Director Irwin.”

her lesson, but not to the extent of facing criminal charges. Getting tagged with a rap like that could ruin a young person’s