Echoes of Unrequited Love
Chapter 144
Chapter 144
The awkward drinking session got a bit lighter when Timothy rolled
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in.
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?”
had her glass
about to intervene when Timothy said, “It’s just a joke.
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“So you’re picking on me. on purpose. Mr. Zade, Look, I make one little comment about Ms. March, and Mr. Temple jumps to her defense
tone seemed to be flirting with
who had been silent, glanced at me and said flatly, “We owe President Stapleton for her hospitality at Pinecrest Hollow. Ms. March,
seemed Hogan was hinting for me to toast Shirley, probably
a mere project manager visiting the company, it made sense for me to toast the boss. But coming from Hogan,
down a bit after a good night’s sleep, it was still a sprain, and staying away from alcohol was the
wise choice.
was infuriating. Annoyed as I was, I still picked up
for the Pinecrest
to my lips when Timothy snatched
away.
won’t you listen, Xaviera?” He said, exasperated, glancing at Shirley, “Here, I’ll
sooner had he said this than he tipped his head back and downed it. He shook
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