Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 170

I had no clue why Hogan would just blurt out something like that out of the blue.

Turns out, our little jaunt to Pinecrest Hollow was, by and large, a goldmine for Rainbow Capital.

Locking eyes with those fathomless peepers, I felt like there was a massive whirlpool in the guy’s gaze, ready to suck me in any second.

My heart started racing.

That look was part prodding, part judging.

I turned my face away and continued, “If I’m not mistaken, Mr. Zade, you should have the guest list by tomorrow morning at the latest, right?”

“So what?”

I took a deep breath and admitted, “Our one–week bet is up today, and I lost fair and square. Whatever punishment you dish out, I’ll take it, Mr. Zade.”

Hogan snorted coldly, “Not sure who you thought would be your cash cow, but bad judgment like that deserves a penalty.”

Knowing I was in the wrong, I kept mum, only to hear Hogan add, “But considering you’ve had your fair share of hardships on this trip to Pinecrest Hollow without any real glory, I’ll let you off the hook.”

war cli

words.

aback, incredulously looking at the man beside me,

didn’t expect Hogan to be

a look and casually said, “How about you just

“If you really need someone to rub your temples, I can get Cecilia

could finish, my wrist was suddenly gripped tight, and I was pulled into Hogan’s embrace.

breath hit me, sending my blood boiling, and a flush climbed my cheeks as ! avoided his gaze, annoyed, “So this is what you really wanted, Mr. Zade.”

“What?”

11:02

Chapter 170

Villa parking lot crossed my mind as I

a moment, and a shadow

this trip, maybe you could share the guest list with me as a

come back empty–handed.

protect what needed protecting at

if it meant throwing away my pride

was met with

the tension in his arm around my waist gradually loosening, and his intense gaze

spread between us was a chilling standoff.