Echoes of Unrequited Love

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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.

that dimpled smile, “But speaking of which, Xaviera, I really didn’t expect to bump into you here at Mr. Paisley’s. Talk

bit my tongue and didn’t make a peep, although I couldn’t help feeling a twinge

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

overnight, making it detailed yet

got to figure out how to keep a

a second or two on each spreadsheet,

in his eyes, and asked

provide feedback, I couldn’t ask for more,” I

up and joined us, her attitude humble, “to

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said it playfully, completely oblivious to the fact that this was a critical moment for me to win over Morgan.