Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 178

Hogan had always been one to cut to the chase.

Seeing I couldn’t hide anything anymore, I calmly said, “I’ve talked to Mr. Abbott, and he does have his reasons that are hard to articulate.”

“Oh, is that so?” Hogan glanced at me casually and said, “What kind of unspeakable reasons would make a guy who lights up at the sight of money give up a deal that’s ripe for the picking? Do enlighten me, Ms. March.”

That put me on the spot. After all, I had promised Timothy before coming that I

I wouldn’t blow his cover. He’d kept it under wraps for so long: I had to respect his

privacy.

With that thought, I sighed and added, “Mr. Abbott also expressed his regret at not being able to work with Rainbow Capital.”

“You believe that line?”

His questioning dropped into my ears, leaving me speechless.

Indeed, Hogan was no stranger to this kind of corporate sweet talk.

to tell me you didn’t see through that,” Hogan said coldly, staring me down, “Or are you implying

I echoed Hogan’s words, asking, “What

as thieves. Crossing him would put you in a tight spot with Timothy, wouldn’t

as if I really

only stir up gossip. Besides, the Abbott family holds forty percent of Rivertown’s clothing trade. They’re not to be underestimated economically. Making enemies with the Abbott

soon as I finished, I heard Hogan’s sarcastic retort,

momentarily at

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was still an enigma to

a brief standoff, I heard him say, “Too bad, this time, I’m not taking Ms. March’s advice. Since Sean won’t give Rainbow Capital the respect it deserves,

reclaim it.”

speechless, flustered for a moment, and then snapped, “You’re acting like a petulant child

chilling tone he retorted, “Do I need lessons from you on how to handle my

was in no position to lecture him.

to respond, his sarcastic voice pressed on my ear again, “Of

heart; I looked at Hogan in disbelief, then suddenly everything went black, and my mind blanked out, losing consciousness.

thought I smelled