Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 139

Hogan’s all business attitude and unflappable tone really brought his ironclad persona to life. Made sense, with Cecilia in the picture, Hogan was practically an island- no water could soak him, no wind could break him down.

Shirley must’ve caught onto that; her voice came off way stiffer than before. “So what if I refuse to partner up with Rainbow Capital?”

Looked like she was ticked off, Refusing was just another form of threat, wasn’t it?

Shirley was still a woman after all, letting her emotions called the shots. She just didn’t get Hogan.

Next thing I heard was the man’s bland response. “You certainly have the right to refuse. President Stapleton, but as far as I know, Lucky Star’s financial statements have been on the downside since last year, and the cash flow situation isn’t looking too hot.”

Well that was news to me. Looked like Hogan did his homework before showing up.

“So what?” Shirley was back in the game, negotiating, “There are plenty of fish in the investment sea; Rainbow Capital ain’t the only one with deep pockets.”

was not

Hogan was still as cool as a cucumber. “President Stapleton, I know it’s tough for you to hand over a guest list, but if we’re talking partnership, that changes things. As stakeholders, we’d have

the face–off between Hogan and Shirley, I

this one in the

mixed with a hint of bitterness, “If that’s the case, why bother spending all this

few seconds later, Hogan said: “I

I hear Shirley laugh, “Turns out I was the only

in. Because soon

planned out from the get–go, why drag me into this charade for the

me in, ostensibly to deal with Shirley, but really,

I was just an insignificant pawn in this standoff game. All because Hogan needed to snag that guest list for

meds to the hotel staff and quickly packed up, ready to

competition, I’d lost to Cecilia. Lost big