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.”

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words.

looking at the man beside

Hogan to

Hogan shot me a look and casually said, “How about

of punishment is that?” I frowned, “If you really need someone to rub your temples, I can get Cecilia to…”

wrist was suddenly gripped tight, and I was pulled

climbed my cheeks as ! avoided his gaze, annoyed, “So this is what you really wanted, Mr. Zade.”

“What?”

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Chapter 170

River Villa parking lot crossed my mind as I said nonchalantly, “Since you are so keen, maybe I can make a

and a shadow seemed to

heart hammered, but I feigned composure, “Since you acknowledge my hard. work on this trip, maybe you could share the guest

couldn’t come back

what needed protecting at

if it meant throwing away my pride and dignity.

was met with

my waist gradually loosening, and his intense gaze

us was a chilling