Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 128

I didn’t expect Hogan to drop such a bomb on me out of the blue. I was stuck between a rock and a hard place, not knowing whether to stay or go.

But then, Zachary stepped in to smooth things over, “Mr. Zade, Ms. March looks like she hardly hits the gym and seems totally wiped out.”

At that, Hogan shot Zachary a frosty look and sneered. “You sure have an eye for details.”

It was clear as day that Hogan was out to get me.

Zachary’s mouth hung open for a sec, and he shot me an aggrieved look, but he didn’t dare to make another peep.

I thought to myself, dealing with a boss with such a short fuse was really putting Zachary’s nerves to the test.

In that moment, the air was thick with awkwardness.

“Mr. Zade, lighten up, will ya?” Shirley chimed in then, “Us ladies just don’t have the stamina you guys do. How about this? I’ve got a win–win solution. Wanna hear it?”

spoke with a smile, totally unfazed by the chill on

President Stapleton.”

is running on fumes, let’s just give her enough time to recharge.” Shirley said with a cunning glint in her eye, turning to Zachary, “How about this,

had already made up her mind. Smart women often knew how to

and then quickly shot Hogan a look begging for backup. But Hogan dodged Zachary’s gaze like he was

accepting an offer from a beauty like her would’ve been a no–go, especially since there

my ears. So I boldly said, “President Stapleton, you’re so thoughtful. This way, I get to rest up without holding you and Mr. Zade back from enjoying the sea of clouds. It’s the

and turned to Hogan, “So, Mr. Zade,

piercing eyes landed on me, and I heard Hogan say in a

and Zachary were left at

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said, puzzled, “Xaviera, it’s obvious President Stapleton is up to no good. Are you really cool with Mr. Zade going

I scoffed at myself. “After all, your boss is quite