Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 109

Wallis grumbled, “We’re not like Director Irwin, who’s got a bigwig like Mr. Zade to back up. So, I might have to burst your bubble.”

Cecilia looked down, murmuring softly, “I didn’t mean anything by it, President Lott.”

Wallis cracked a small smile but kept mum.

But in the next breath, Cecilia said, “You’re right though, President Lott. For the sake of the project, maybe I should hit up Hogan and see if there’s a chance to meet FreeMan himself.”

I was taken aback and didn’t chime in.

Wallis‘ lips were curled into a smile, “Cool, I’ll thank Director Irwin in advance then.”

Cecilia’s dimpled smile was sweet, “It’s nothing, President Lott.”

the one who made this mess; now she’s playing the good Samaritan while we’re tied up in knots. If she actually pulls off getting FreeMan here, where does that make

‘What’s face worth compared to cold

trying to show off to

her phone and putting

pride when there was no bread to eat? I thought it over and decided to call Morgan to meet

uninvited, showed up at Morgan’s art studio with a gift in tow. The secretary ushered me into the waiting room, where I sat from 10:30 am until noon, and then she politely told me, “Sorry, Ms. March,

clear, I gotta take the hint. But the gift

you really should take this back.” The secretary said snootily, “Mr. Paisley’s got no

her strength, causing the gift box to slip from my hands and crash down on my foot with

heritage craftsman–made artifact, which was quite heavy, and

told you, we’re not accepting it. Take it

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