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?”

words from yesterday back at her.

must have caught the subtext because her smile stiffened before she obediently replied, “Xaviera, if you can find time in your busy schedule to teach me how to make soup, then it’s no biggie for me to persuade Hogan. Plus, you know how he

and

chewed over the phrase silently, and helplessly curled the corners

long, I’d only ever witnessed his bite, and never have I seen

probably

Sibyl along, they were clearly here to cash in oh some old favor. Seeing their determination, they’d likely hassle Jason

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

clasped her hands in front of her chest with glee. “You’re the best, Xaviera. Alright, I’ll head to the supermarket later. Oh, what ingredients do

couldn’t help but clench my palms,

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those pretty almond eyes and tentatively asked, “So, are we doing

question caught me

all–in for

a bit more observant, she should have guessed