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.”

was sugary, but it had a hint of showing off. Wallis caught that too and after Cecilia had left, she huffed, “She’s the one who made this mess; now she’s playing the good Samaritan while we’re tied up in

‘What’s face worth compared

at me, “She’s trying to show

her phone and putting on a voice, fishing for info on

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

the waiting room, where I sat from 10:30 am until noon, and then she politely told me, “Sorry, Ms. March, Mr. Paisley’s still tied up. Maybe

gotta take the hint. But the gift

March, you really should take this back.” The secretary said snootily, “Mr. Paisley’s

to slip from my hands and crash

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

glanced at me awkwardly and said, “I told you, we’re not accepting it.

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