Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 160

So, I spilled the beans about my spat with Hogan to Wallis.

Honestly, I was pretty chill about how things have panned out, but one thing’d still got me on pins and needles.

Hogan was a smart cookie, and like he said, he’d got a zillion ways. to snag the deets on the party.

But once he dug up the dirt, was he gonna sniff out where

FreeMan’s at too?

After I filled her in, Wallis went into think mode. “The shindig’s at seven tomorrow night. I’ve been lurking in FreeMan’s fan group like there’s no tomorrow, totally blending in with the super fans. If all goes well, FreeMan’s gonna spill the beans on his travels tomorrow. We’ll follow the breadcrumbs and give it our all.”

Wallis‘ pep talk gave me a bit of peace of mind.

The next afternoon, Timothy showed up on cue at the hotel to whisk me away to the tailor.

He rolled up in a classic old–timer, decked out in a retro tunic suit, looking every bit the distinguished gent.

roads, taking a scenic detour before pulling up to a quaint

out, a super polite waiter came up to greet us. Timothy nonchalantly flicked the car keys his way and

Mr. Temple,” the waiter replied

Chapter 160

waiting in the main hall.”

a look before leading

was tranquil, with ornate carvings and paintings, the whole yard a picture–perfect slice

men’s laid–back. Even before laying eyes

stepped into the main hall, we saw

group

men were decked out in dapper suits, while the ladies were stunning in their

this knockout? Haven’t seen

was eyeing me up,

introduced me to the crowd, “This is Xaviera, the big–shot

previous brazen stares turned respectful, and someone kicked

swarmed around me, ushering me to the center seat, making me feel all

played it cool, “You’re my senior, after all. They’re