Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 105

“Not at all,” the guy was all business in his tone.

Cecilia clasped her hands together in delight, sincerely wishing, “For my first wish, I hope that for every hundred days from now on, Hogan can stick by my side.”

After she said that, she looked at Hogan with all the feels, waiting for his comeback.

I was super curious too, wondering how Hogan would respond to such a straight–up confession. But Hogan, instead of replying, shot back with, “And what’s your second wish?”

Cecilia hesitated, treading carefully, “If it’s cool with you, Hogan, I’d like to bury the hatchet with Candy.”

The mention of Candy perked me right up, but when I looked up, I found myself locked in Hogan’s deep, unfathomable eyes.

In the dimly lit private room, our gazes inexplicably collided. It was like we were in sync or something.

And in his eyes, I caught a glimpse of teasing and a dash of sarcasm.

“Hogan,” Cecilia tugged at Hogan’s arm to snag his attention back, “I know you’re feeling for me, but look, I’m happier right now than anyone else in the world. Can’t we just let bygones be bygones?”

and then relented, “I have no idea what

soft; seemed like he was on board with making peace, just like

a happy moment, right? So why the heck wasn’t I feeling it? It just showed me,

the ceremony, Darren suggested we toast to Hogan

generosity.” He sald earnestly, “Xaviera

eyed the glass Darren handed him, a slight smirk on his face, and said, “How does this involve Professor Yearwood? This mess was Ms. March’s lack of

glass, bowed slightly, and said politely, “Mr. Zade, you’ve got a point there. This drink, I’ll

say anything, I downed it in one

Hogan’s fave, La Romanée–Conti – good stuff,

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much, my stomach

myself and hit the restroom, dry heaving over the sink for a

bathroom, I

why all the bells and whistles?” His tone was sharp, each word cutting, “Blacklist this event planning company, no more deals! And you, a