Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 170

I had no clue why Hogan would just blurt out something like that out of the blue.
Turns out, our little jaunt to Pinecrest Hollow was, by and large, a goldmine for
Rainbow Capital.

Locking eyes with those fathomless peepers, I felt like there was a massive
whirlpool in the guy's gaze, ready to suck me in any second.

My heart started racing.

That look was part prodding, part judging.

I turned my face away and continued, “If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Zade, you should
have the guest list by tomorrow morning at the latest, right?”

“So what?”

I took a deep breath and admitted, “Our one-week bet is up today, and I lost fair
and square. Whatever punishment you dish out, I'll take it, Mr. Zade.”

Hogan snorted coldly, “Not sure who you thought would be your cash cow, but
bad judgment like that deserves a penalty.”

Knowing I was in the wrong, I kept mum, only to hear Hogan add, “But
considering you've had your fair share of hardships on this trip to Pinecrest
Hollow without any real glory, I'll let you off the hook.”

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taken aback, incredulously looking at the man beside me, at a loss for

I didn’t expect Hogan to be so magnanimous.

“What, not satisfied?” Hogan shot me a look and casually said, “How about you
just massage my temples as a punishment?”

“What kind of punishment is that?” I frowned, “If you really need someone to rub
your temples, I can get Cecilia to...”

Before I could finish, my wrist was suddenly gripped tight, and I was pulled into
Hogan's embrace.

His icy breath hit me, sending my blood boiling, and a flush climbed my cheeks
as ! avoided his gaze, annoyed, “So this is what you really wanted, Mr. Zade.”
“What?”

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Flashes of Hogan carefully wiping away Cecilia's tears in the River Villa parking
lot crossed my mind as I said nonchalantly, “Since you are so keen, maybe I can
make a condition too?”

His rigid body froze for a moment, and a shadow seemed to cross his face, “A
condition?”

My heart hammered, but I feigned composure, “Since you acknowledge my hard.
work on this trip, maybe you could share the guest list with me as a token of
appreciation?”

I couldn't come back empty-handed.

I had to protect what needed protecting at all costs.

Even if it meant throwing away my pride and dignity.

But my suggestion was met with silence from Hogan.

I could feel the tension in his arm around my waist gradually loosening, and his
intense gaze slowly cooling down.

What spread between us was a chilling standoff.

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There was still a hint of inquiry in his eyes, as if waiting for me to explain.

But business is business, and I had nothing to explain.

The suffocation grew stronger, and that taut arm finally released from my waist.
Just as I felt my momentum waning, a blaring ringtone suddenly buzzed in my
ear.

Hogan's phone lit up.

On the flashing screen was that familiar and adorable little kitty avatar.
Obviously, it was Cecilia calling.

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