Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 4
This was definitely rubbing salt into the wound for us, who were already up to our
eyeballs in debt.
We had a peaceful afternoon, and Wallis and I gradually came back to our
senses, deciding to keep looking for investors.-
At nine in the evening, I dragged myself back to my place, listless. No sooner
had I stepped out of the elevator than I spotted someone from a distance.
The hallway was dimly lit, and there was a man leaning against the wall with his
arms folded, his expression hidden in the darkness, but a hint of crimson
showing at his fingertips.
It was Hogan.
As the motion—sensor light flicked on, Hogan and I locked eyes in the charged
air.
The smell of smoke was choking.
I looked at him and said casually. “What a coincidence.”
Hogan didn’t say a word.
I felt an oppressive tension bearing down on me and kept explaining, “We're
already scouting for other financial backers, so Mr. Zade, no worries.”
I wasn't scared of rubbing Hogan the wrong way, but I had to consider the whole
company.
Sure enough, when I put it that way, Hogan's aggressive aura simmered down a
bit.
I didn’t say much more, just reached for the door. But then, I heard Hogan say,
“We'll fund the project.”
My hand froze on the doorknob, and an odd feeling flickered through me.
Looks like he'd already checked out the project proposal.
But why?
Hogan isn't short on big projects, and if he wanted to collaborate, he could have
just reached out to Wallis directly. Why go to the trouble of waiting here?
I lowered my gaze, wanting to ask, but not sure
I had a hunch it wasn't that simple.
how to broach the subject.
Sure enough, Hogan followed up with, “But I have one condition.”
I knew it.
Meeting Hogan's gaze, I said politely, “Please, Mr. Zade, go ahead.”
“Cecilia needs a project for her graduation design. I want her involved in this
game.
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So, he wanted to gild his girl Cecilia with all our hard work.
I curled my fingers into a fist, then relaxed, and said. “I'll report to President Lott
first thing in the morning.”
I was just a tech stakeholder; I couldn't reject Hogan's olive branch over personal
matters.
Besides, we were strapped for cash, seriously strapped.
Hogan seemed taken aback by my composure, gave me a brief glance, and
simply acknowledged.
When he makes that face, it usually means the conversation is over.
I smartly went inside without another word.
Outside, his footsteps faded away, and I crouched down, burying my face in my
knees.
The next morning. I broke the news to Wallis that Rainbow Capital was willing to
invest.
Wallis was dumbstruck for a moment, then quipped, “Even a jerk’s connections
are connections, huh?"
I couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time, then I brought up Hogan's
condition. After hearing it, Wallis patted my shoulder, comforting me. “Think about
that sprawling 208 square meter apartment, and those male models at the club.
We gotta take the money.”
I nodded pragmatically. “Can't let this opportunity get away.”
So, Wallis and I went back to Rainbow Capital.
This time, the receptionist led us to the CEO's office on the top floor.
Just before pushing the door open, I faintly heard a girl's crispy laughter. Looking
up, I saw Cecilia sitting demurely next to Hogan, laughing without a care.
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“What are you talking about,” Hogan replied gently, “Aren't you worried about
your graduation project? Now you've got one.”
Cecilia looked up, her face a picture of bewilderment.
Wallis elegantly reached out his hand, saying, “Yes, Ms. Irwin, welcome to the
LOVE STORY family.”
Cecilia looked at Hogan with joy and mixed emotions, “Hogan, you're so good to
me.”
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I could tell the unexpected surprise touched Cecilia deeply.
And I was pretty surprised too.
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Now, he seemed to be getting the hang of it.
Still, Hogan's inconsistent behavior left me a bit puzzled, but in the face of
money, all that seemed trivial.
Hogan invested five hundred thousand.