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.

man beside me, at

didn’t expect Hogan to be so

look and casually said, “How about you just massage my temples as a punishment?”

that?” I frowned, “If you really need someone to rub your temples, I

suddenly gripped tight, and I was pulled into Hogan’s embrace.

me, sending my blood boiling, and a flush climbed my cheeks as ! avoided his

“What?”

11:02

Chapter 170

River Villa parking lot crossed my mind as I

froze for a moment, and a shadow seemed to cross his face, “A condition?”

acknowledge my hard. work on this trip, maybe

couldn’t come

protect what needed protecting

throwing away my

my suggestion was met with silence from

arm around my waist gradually loosening, and his intense

us was a