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.

at the man beside

Hogan to

said, “How

I frowned, “If you really need

finish, my wrist was suddenly gripped

my cheeks as ! avoided his

“What?”

11:02

Chapter 170

Hogan carefully wiping away Cecilia’s tears in the River Villa parking lot crossed my mind as I said nonchalantly, “Since you are so keen, maybe I

moment, and a shadow seemed to cross his

trip, maybe you could share the guest

couldn’t come back empty–handed.

had to protect what needed protecting

meant throwing away my pride and

suggestion was met with silence

my waist gradually loosening, and his intense gaze slowly

spread between us was