Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 181

She suddenly shot a glance my way with her clever almond–shaped eyes. Without following up on her comment, I turned to Timothy and explained, “You were there when Rainbow Capital laid out the terms of collaboration. If there’s anything you’re not happy with or want to add, now’s your time to speak up.”

Timothy gave me a quick once–over and said coolly. “Those terms aren’t exactly alluring: they’re pretty lackluster if you ask me.”

Well, what can I say? The big shots always march to the beat of their own drum.

After all, Timothy’s got the clout to do as he pleases.

Trying to smooth things over, I softened my tone and asked, “So, Mr. Temple, what kind of terms are you looking for in a collaboration?”

Looking somewhat annoyed, Timothy rolled his eyes at me and said, “You’re sick as a dog, and you still want to get involved in this mess? What, is Rainbow Capital so desperate they have to squeeze every last drop out of you as a partner?”

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His flicked to Hogan for a second; the dig at him couldn’t be more obvious if he tried.

“Mr. Temple is already meddling in our business without even starting the

was taken aback; he couldn’t help but scowl, “Seems like Mr.

flicked his cuff and said, “Rainbow Capital is always sincere about collaborations, but we’re also very choosy about our partners. Mr. Temple’s terms are decent. but they might just not mesh well with Rainbow

me like a ton of bricks, and they

to pull a boomerang after

said, getting anxious, “we can still talk about the

Hogan cut me off and stood up. “Our time is precious too.”

he went out, not leaving any room for further

Temple, Mr. Zade has some urgent business. Don’t worry, we’ll discuss it back at the office and get

me, “Xaviera, you need to smooth things over with Mr. Temple. You know how crucial he is to the project as the head

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well aware that the art is key to the project’s success; it can’t be neglected or

as they were, what was I supposed