Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 110

Riding on Hogan and Cecilia’s coattails, I got invited into Morgan’s office too.

Just a moment ago, that secretary who was all high and mighty was now shaking in her boots, obediently taking a tongue–lashing from Morgan.

After he gave her an earful, he turned to me with an apologetic look and said, “Now hurry up and apologize to Ms. March.”

The performance was quite something. Seeing the secretary all jittery, I played it down and said, “It’s not on her; I just wasn’t paying attention.”

When Morgan heard that, he glanced at Hogan and Cecilia, like he was trying to read the room, and then comforted me, “Ms. March, you’re really big–hearted. I just found out you work with Mr. Zade and Ms. Irwin. Please forgive me if there’s been any oversight.”

The apology was meant for me, but the explanation seemed more for Hogan’s ears. But it was the same in every crowd, wasn’t it? It was all about who people knew. If playing second fiddle got me where I wanted to go, I was game.

chimed in, still with that dimpled smile, “But speaking of which, Xaviera, I really didn’t expect

my feet, managing a strained smile. My feet were throbbing, but I bit my tongue and didn’t make a peep, although I couldn’t help

invite FreeMan to collaborate with us. But I do believe it’s essential for a master to fully understand their partner before teaming up. Last time was a rush visit, and I didn’t bring anything. Today, I’ve prepared a brief project intro video, just two minutes long, if you could kindly pass it

the video overnight, making it detailed yet concise – definitely

to keep a

each spreadsheet, so I’d got to bring something special to

a flash of surprise in his eyes, and asked curiously, “Ms. March, do you mind if I

course not, if Mr. Paisley is willing to provide feedback, I couldn’t ask for more,” I

joined us, her attitude humble, “to see what kind of secret sauce Xaviera’s been cooking

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this was a critical moment for me