Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 213

“Chill out, Xaviera, I’m totally on top of the company stuff,” Cecilia blurted out, her voice shooting up a few decibels, “I’ll have a word with Hogan and guarantee to nip this issue in the bud before the year’s out, how about that?”

My brows knotted as my gaze landed on Cecilia’s face, and just then I caught that smug sparkle in her almond eyes.

It was fleeting.

And in that flash, a wave of restrained nausea surged up inside me.

It was like a game of poker. Cecilia knew full well that the moment she offered to help persuade Hogan for the company, I wouldn’t be able to turn her down.

As for me, even though I really hated this kind of bargaining, it was still a pretty sweet deal if looking at the bigger picture.

Of course, the premise was that Cecilia genuinely wanted to help.

With that thought, I toned down my voice a bit and said, “Mr. Zade has always been one to keep work and personal life separate. Wouldn’t it be a bit off to bother Director Irwin with this?”

her words from yesterday back at her.

me how to make soup, then it’s no biggie for me to persuade Hogan. Plus, you know

and no bite.

the phrase silently, and helplessly curled

mean, after dealing with Hogan for so long, I’d only ever witnessed his bite, and never have I seen the

soft side was probably

some old favor. Seeing their determination, they’d likely hassle Jason if they didn’t get

replied more amicably, “I’ve almost wrapped up today’s work,

her hands in front of her chest with glee. “You’re the best,

the mention of “crucian carp soup,” I couldn’t help but clench my palms, then responded, “I’ll send you the list of ingredients

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and her demeanor became much more relaxed. She blinked those pretty almond eyes and tentatively asked, “So, are we doing this

me off guard.

all–in for a bowl of soup.

observant, she should have guessed that my