Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 98

Hogan’s sudden appearance caught me off guard. And, he dropped the words “gang up on“.

Looking at how things had panned out, sneaking around to meet Cecilia in private did smell a bit fishy. Not to mention, Darren and I have set up a little recording pen trap for the young lady. Keeping this from Cecilia was one thing, but pulling the wool over Hogan’s eyes? That was gonna be tough.

In a flash, my heart was hanging by a thread. Thankfully, Cecilia played it cool and smoothed things over, saying, “Hogan, you’ve got it all wrong. My little get–together with Xaviera was just for fun, really enjoyable.”

She was still wet behind the ears, though; one could tell her fibbing wasn’t quite natural.

Hogan caught on quick. He sat down beside Cecilia, his gaze flicking over the recording pen on the table, and asked, “What’s this?”

“A gift.” Cecilia jumped in before Darren and I could respond, explaining, “A gift from Xaviera.”

After saying that, she looked at me with puppy eyes. I had no choice but to go along with her story, “Director Irwin has been with the company for a while now. She deserves some award.”

No sooner had I finished than Hogan chimed in with a sarcastic tone, “Ms. March, what perfect timing for a gift.”

Hogan wasn’t wrong with his sarcasm. Giving a gift amid the drama with Candy, the intention was clear as day.

about the real purpose of the recording pen to Hogan, so I had to play along with the

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about Xaviera.” Cecilia’s sweet voice filled my ears as she snuggled up to Hogan and cooed, “But you know, I’ve thought it over, and I realize I’ve had

resolved, “After all, she’s a colleague of mine and Xaviera’s. How about we let bygones

the hilt, suggesting they bury the hatchet.

Cecilia a deep look, then glanced at me and said, “Last time you let it slide without making a fuss, but look, some people just

Candy bad–mouthed Cecilia in front of me. Clearly, he wasn’t

saying, “Candy’s young and reckless, and sure, she’s under Xaviera and Ms. Irwin’s wing.

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Darren’s face as he shot back, “Professor Yearwood, are

went stiff in an instant, tension

to defuse the situation, “Mr. Zade’s got it wrong. Darren was just trying to pour oil on

Hogan, he cut me off gloomily, “Ms. March seems to have Professor Yearwood

a loss for words.