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.

through that,” Hogan said coldly, staring me down, “Or are you implying you have a

I echoed Hogan’s words, asking, “What do you mean,

thick as thieves. Crossing him would put you in a

I really had something to explain to Timothy.

up gossip. Besides, the Abbott family holds forty percent of Rivertown’s clothing trade. They’re not to be underestimated

argue from the standpoint of interests. But as soon as I finished, I heard Hogan’s sarcastic retort, “Well then, Ms. March, I guess I should thank you for the heads

sharp–featured face, momentarily at a loss for words.

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an enigma to me.

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

reclaim it.”

for a moment, and then snapped,

chilling tone he retorted, “Do

in no position to lecture

like it was stuffed with cotton, making it hard to breathe. Just as I was about to respond, his sarcastic voice pressed on my ear again, “Of course, if you feel like protecting someone, feel free to tip them

was like a stab to the heart; I looked at Hogan in disbelief, then suddenly everything went black, and my mind blanked

I thought I smelled a familiar soap scent.