Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 209

He said his piece and walked away, leaving us staring at his cold shoulder.

The very thing I dreaded most happened.

After leaving Rainbow Capital, Timothy was still fuming, “It’s just about shelling out some measly cash. This dude ain’t playing their game.”

True to his silver–spoon upbringing, Timothy had the privilege to talk big.

But when all is said and done, Hogan still holds the purse strings. The way characters are cast is crucial, and without his nod, we can’t even take the next step.

It means that the project’s progress is about to get derailed. Again.

It was nearly year–end, and if this drags on, next spring’s work plan could be dead in the water.

And Hogan is not the kind of guy you can easily sweet–talk.

I had this nagging feeling of unease.

drama Hogan’s gonna stir up this

briefing session. But the answer was the same old song – Mr. Zade’s calendar

back of their hand, clear as day. What do we do? If we don’t sort this out,

my pen, without saying a word.

by the break room, I bumped into Cecilia, who just went back from outside.

looked like she was taking care of Hilary at the hospital.

her telling Zora, “I’m clocking out early today. If President Lott

sounded pretty cocky.

Cecilia’s been coming and going without so

she owned the place.

she would’ve followed procedure to the

about it, I reckon if this keeps up, the rest of the crew will

Zora flashed an awkward smile and glanced my

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was her lifeline, “Xaviera, Director Irwin got held up, and she asked me to give you and President Lott

in the office? Wasn’t it the buzz that you and President Lott were heading to Hogan’s to report on work? How’s that