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.

taking a scenic detour before pulling up to a quaint courtyard.

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

waiter replied with utmost respect,

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waiting

nodded slightly and shot me a look before leading me down

with ornate carvings and paintings,

the sound of laughter, with women’s voices sweet and men’s laid–back. Even before laying eyes on them, I could feel the

enough, as Timothy and I stepped into the main hall, we

group

mingling. The men were decked out in dapper suits, while the ladies were stunning in their own ways, like straight out of

this knockout?

eyeing me up, not

then introduced me to the crowd, “This is

respectful, and someone kicked things off with, “Hello Xaviera,

ushering me to the center seat, making me feel

played it cool, “You’re my senior, after all. They’re just doing what’s