Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 144

The awkward drinking session got a bit lighter when Timothy rolled

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After some small talk, Shirley ordered the server to pour the drinks. But when it was my turn, Timothy put the kibosh on it.

“Xavierȧ is still nursing a foot injury, better stick to juice,” he said, giving the server the eye. Casual as he was, there was an

unspoken assertiveness in his actions.

Obviously, I couldn’t just opt–out. With bigwigs like Hogan and Shirley around, I wasn’t in a position to stay dry.

Before I could object, Shirley chimed in, “Mr. Temple, aren’t you a bit too caring for Ms. March? I’ve never seen you so attentive to any girl before.”

After that, her eyes darted towards me, loaded with insinuation.

Timothy, all grins, looked at me and said, “Speaking of which, the reason Xaviera can’t drink is all President Stapleton’s fault, so quit stirring the pot.”

His careless tone paired with that seemingly innocent face made it hard for anyone to fault him. Shirley seemed a bit thrown off, waving her hand and saying, “Alright, alright, my bad. I’ll take a penalty drink, okay?”

already had her glass in hand.

intervene when Timothy said, “It’s just a joke. Don’t take it

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me. on purpose. Mr. Zade, Look, I make one little comment about Ms. March, and

tone seemed to

flatly, “We owe President Stapleton for her hospitality at Pinecrest Hollow. Ms.

me to toast Shirley, probably because Timothy

toast the boss. But coming from Hogan, it turned into more of

good night’s sleep, it was still a sprain, and staying away from alcohol was

wise choice.

I was,

for the Pinecrest Hollow trip,

even brought the glass to my lips

away.

exasperated, glancing at Shirley, “Here, I’ll drink this one for her.”

sooner had he said this than he tipped his head back and downed it. He shook the empty glass

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