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Echoes of Unrequited Love (Hogan Zade) novel Chapter 44

Chapter 44 

Hogan rolled in with Zachary

Honestly, the moment those trust fund brats started trashtalking Hogan, I had this bad feeling creeping up on me

The Rivertown circle was small, and since they were both in the investment game, bumping into each other was common

But of course, today of all days, it had to happen

Right when I was badmouthing him, no less

I was a tad embarrassed, but then I remembered discussing the whole bringing in new investors thing with Hogan, so I quickly got my act together

But that composure cracked a bit when Hogan came over with a drink and planted himself next 

to me

That perfect nottoocloseyetnottoofar distance, his expression unreadable, showing zero emotion except for that sharp, soapy scent of his that was practically barging into my nostrils

Feeling uneasy, I clutched my glass tighter and threw Wallis a look for backup

Hogan slowly parted his lips, Ms. March, do tell, how exactly am I not doing my job?” 

His voice was deep, steady, and sounded pretty chill

But there was a hint of mockery in those eyes of his as he looked at me

With his status, once he spoke up, the others zipped it

They sure knew how to read the room

In a flash, the whole buzzing atmosphere got smothered by this heavy tension

All eyes on me, the pressure was cranked up my way

I figured Hogan was out to make me squirm

I pinched my palm and confessed, Mr. Zade, if I had to point out a flaw, it’s probably that you are a bit too stingy.” 

At that, Hogan’s brows did a little dance

And the faces around were holding back grins, waiting to see his reaction

The man swirled his wine glass and asked, Think the money is not enough?” 

I couldn’t just blurt out in front of everyone that Hogan threw us a cool five hundred thousand for Cecilia’s sake

That’d be like announcing through a megaphone that Hogan was like a tyrant totally bewitched.

Chapter 44 

Hogan rolled in with Zachary

Honestly, the moment those trust fund brats started trashtalking Hogan, I had this bad feeling creeping up on me

The Rivertown circle was small, and since they were both in the investment game, bumping into each other was common

But of course, today of all days, it had to happen

Right when I was badmouthing him, no less

I was a tad embarrassed, but then I remembered discussing the whole bringing in new investors thing with Hogan, so I quickly got my act together

But that composure cracked a bit when Hogan came over with a drink and planted himself next to me

That perfect nottoocloseyetnottoofar distance, his expression unreadable, showing zero emotion except for that sharp, soapy scent of his that was practically barging into my nostrils

Feeling uneasy, I clutched my glass tighter and threw Wallis a look for backup

Hogan slowly parted his lips, Ms. March, do tell, how exactly am I not coing my job?” 

His voice was deep, steady, and sounded pretty chill 

But there was a hint of mockery in those eyes of his as he looked at me

With his status, once he spoke up, the others zipped it

They sure knew how to read the room

In a flash, the whole buzzing atmosphere got smothered by this heavy tension

All eyes on me, the pressure was cranked up my way

1 figured Hogan was out to make me squirm

I pinched my palm and confessed, Mr. Zade, if I had to point out a flaw, it’s probably that you are a bit too stingy.” 

At that, Hogan’s brows did a little dance

And the faces around were holding back grins, waiting to see his reaction

The man swirled his wine glass and asked, Think the money is not enough?” 

I couldn’t just blurt out in front of everyone that Hogan threw us a cool five hundred thousand for Cecilia’s sake

That’d be like announcing through a megaphone that Hogan was like a tyrant totally bewitched 

by beauty

I decided to double down on the blunder, Yeah, when Mr. Bishop makes a move, he hits his targets big time.” 

Hogan’s swirling hand paused, and he let out a soft snort

That was when Wallis Jumped In, Xaviera, I can’t agree with that. Mr. Zade invested the five hundred thousand when we were out of options. It was like sending charcoal in snowy weather 

less money but more meaningful.” 

Frank raised an eyebrow. Mr. Zade, not gonna clear the air?” 

Hogan took a sip and said slowly, Every project has its assessment criteria.” 

I almost burst out laughing

Hogan’s assessment criteriamust be Cecilia, right

If I’m not mistaken, Mr. Zade, both you and Ms. March are graduates of N University?Frank stirred up another convo, Never bumped into each other back then?” 

I took a sip and replied. Not close.” 

As soon as I said that, I could feel the guy next to me drop in temperature

But publicly denying our history, wasn’t that his favorite tactic

Why did he seem upset now

Wallis caught on too, chuckling, Yeah, if we had known a big shot like Mr. Zade sooner, we’d be clinging to his coattails, right?” 

Nice save

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