Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 187

My eyes widened in surprise as I looked at Hogan, then a flash of astonishment crossed my chest.

Did Hogan actually back down?

Three days later, Timothy smoothly Joined our company, and Wallis became the happiest person in the office; she set the welcome party in Vienna, of all places.

I was thinking about how Cecilla’s arrival hadn’t caused such a fuss, so I reminded her, “Don’t you think this is a bit much?”

Grinning. Wallis replied. “Time has changed; when Cecilla joined, the inner circle didn’t even know we were the workplace sister act. Now, people know you name, Xaviera, as well as my name, Wallis. Plus, we’re welcoming FreeMan, who’s no less than a god of wealth.”

Wallis had a point, but standing behind Cecilia was Hogan, after all.

The fact that Hogan gave in at the crucial moment was like giving us a huge favor.

“You’re not seeing it right,” Wallis corrected me, saying, “Capitalists care most about their profits. Hogan’s a sharp cookie: would he not realize that dragging the project would hurt him the most? He’s just playing hard to get him, thinking we’re begging him. After all, those who truly want to help you don’t need you to beg.”

were an eye–opener.

could

to Vienna, and coincidentally, there was no sign

“Doesn’t this feel a

waiting for ages

been one thing if she was alone, but Cecilia had mentioneti before

show up, we had to

– for

with Zora and the others, not showing any signs of discomfort.

even though the call went

“Forget it, she’s just throwing a little

as she finished speaking, the banquet hall door opened, and in

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dressed in the fancy gown I expected; she still wore her work clothes, which