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.

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

was about to chew me up and

had been standing behind Hogan, quickly 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 he really couldn’t.”

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

then hung his head; it looked like he was mad but didn’t dare to

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

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

papers than I heard Hogan’s sneer, “Is this all the patience you have for Rainbow Capital? Or do you feel you’ve got more options now and can afford to look

at? If I had other options, why would I stick

a smile, “Mr. Zade got the wrong end of the stick. We’ve

to Ms. March,” Hogan rudely interrupted Wallis, and his gaze fell back

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something?” A crisp voice suddenly butted in. Timothy popped up from behind me, looking indignant. “I do know a couple of shrinks, want