Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 171

I stumbled and it took me a few seconds to regain my composure. When my gaze landed on Hogan’s face, I heard him say, “Ms. March, you are getting quite the hang of doing business, aren’t you?”

I didn’t want to, but what choice did I have? I had to brazen it out and say, “You flatter me, Mr. Zade.”

“You’ve had your share of struggles, and I’ve stepped in to bail you out,” Hogan suddenly cut me off, “Xaviera, what makes you think you’re in a position to call the shots with me?”

His words left me speechless.

Looking up again, Hogan had already picked up his phone and was heading towards the door, in and out like a flash.

A chill spread through me as I stared at the slightly ajar window, watching the bare branches sway left and right, teased by the mountain wind.

It seemed that I was in for another sleepless night.

After a night’s rest, my thoughts were a bit clearer.

It turned out that Hogan had already rejected my terms.

and Sean was FreeMan, I

crucial lead, and luckily, with so many clients, it would take Hogan some time

could persuade Sean before Hogan figures it

and quickly located Sean’s suite using the information

absolutely didn’t expect was to bump into Hogan and company at the door,

it was Hogan, Cecilia, and

three were dressed for business, with Zachary even holding a briefcase, their purpose

was also taken aback, “Xaviera,

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so fast and wasn’t about to play

time to see Sean, that

Cecilia, whose apricot eyes were

backhanded compliment sounded pretty uncomfortable.

suggested, “Mr. Zade, since we’ve bumped into each other,

up into two groups to see Sean at a time like