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 you

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

“Sean and Timothy are thick as thieves. Crossing him

himself, as if I really

Capital is in the midst of rapid growth. Taking a shot at Sean now would only stir up gossip. Besides, the Abbott family holds forty percent

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

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still an enigma to

I’m not taking Ms. March’s advice. Since Sean won’t give

reclaim it.”

resolute tone, I was speechless, flustered for a moment, and then snapped, “You’re acting like a petulant

Hogan’s expression froze, his brows knitted together, and in a chilling tone he retorted, “Do I need lessons from

I was in no position to lecture him.

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 off.”

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

haze, I thought I smelled a familiar