Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 208

When the words ‘professionalism‘ popped out of my mouth, I realized my hands were shaking and even my breathing was all over the place.

I guess it’s because I’ve been holding back for too long. Or maybe, I’d rather be the one who were clashing with Hogan right now instead of Timothy.

But maybe I’ve been too soft for too long, so when I shielded Timothy and confronted Hogan, I caught a flicker of surprise on his face.

Hogan rarely showed his emotions, but for that split second, his panic and astonishment were plain as day to me.

And that look lasted for a few seconds.

His eyes were glued to me, unblinking, unwavering, as if they were welded onto me.

He couldn’t spit out a single word for the longest time.

became oppressively tense; I was cool as a cucumber at first, but within the next few seconds, I could feel the intimidation oozing from

about to chew me up

stepped in and tried to smooth things over, “Xaviera, you’ve got it all wrong. Mr. Zade didn’t mean to be late today, and

Hogan’s mouth, and he said icily, “I’m talking to Ms. March. Did I

his head; it looked like he was mad but didn’t dare to speak up.

course, I knew Zachary was trying to play peacemaker, but ended up catching Hogan’s flak. I felt

“It seems that Mr. Zade isn’t in the best state to listen to our report today. Let’s pack up

papers than I heard Hogan’s sneer, “Is this all the patience you have for Rainbow Capital?

he getting at? If I had other options, why would

smile, “Mr. Zade got the wrong end of the stick. We’ve always been committed to a serious partnership, and there’s

Ms. March,” Hogan rudely interrupted Wallis, and his gaze fell back on my face.

Chapter 203

March surely knows best what I mean.”

butted in. Timothy popped up from behind me, looking indignant. “I do know a couple of shrinks, want me