NovelAppChapter 85 Darren pushed up his glasses and said, “Guys, it’s cool to riba bit, but Xaviera’s a bit shy. Can we tone it down a touch?” The seniors burst out laughing. “Look at you, jumping to her defense already!” Then someone shifted the spotlight to me, “Xaviera, just a heads-up, Darren is a real piece of work. Keep your eyes peeled, alright?” They totally got the wrong idea aboutand Darren.
In Rivertown, social circles were clear-cut. In the past. | would have gone all serious and set the record straight, but after getting a few knocks from life, you learn to wise up. So in that moment, faced with their teasing, I just smiled and kept mum.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhy spill your guts when you barely cross paths? The more you say, the guiltier you look.
The party vibe was pretty chill, but for sreason, standing among these folks, | felt like someone was watching me, on and off.
But when | tried to catch that gaze, it was like chasing a ghost.
Just my imagination? The buzz from my clutch snappedout of it.
| stepped aside and saw Hogan's message right away, [Right side of the hall, cover.] Short and to the point, that was his style. x] | had no clue why Hogan wanted to seeat this time, so | asked, [What's up?] His reply cfast, [Better to talk in person.] To be honest, if Hogan wasn’t my investor, | probably wouldn’t bother with him now.
But since he was the money man, when he talked, | gotta listen.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn the corridor, Hogan stood alone by the floor-to-ceiling window, brows knitted like he was wrestling with sbig life question.
Hearing my approach, he turned, gavethe once-over, and said, “Ms. March, didn’t you promise you wouldn't attend tonight? What's with the backpedaling?” Cto settle scores, did he? | replied calmly. “Mr. Zade, | think there’s been a misunderstanding. | only agreed not to compete with Cecilia for a spot at the banquet.” Hogan snorted, “Getting clever, playing word games with me? What gives you the nerve, Darren?” 09-57 Chapter 85 His tone was pretty off-putting.
With all the high and mighty at tonight's shindig, watching eyes all around, | didn’t want any bad blood with Hogan right now.
| said nicely. “If there's nothing else, Mr. Zade, I'll take my leave.” Can't fight ‘em, might as well avoid ‘em, right? “I'm not done talking.” Hogan stopped me, his inscrutable eyes landing on my face. After a brief silence, he said.
“The dinner hasn't started yet. Ms. March, find yourself an excuse to leave early.” Leave early? I'd already shown my face, and now he was casually tellingto take a hike? On what grounds? Something insidefelt like it was breaking, making it hard to breathe..
Caught off guard, | remembered the look of disappointment in Cecilia's eyes as | entered, and with a touch of defiance, | met Hogan's gaze, “Because Director Irwin is upset?” Hogan seemed taken aback, awkwardly avoiding my eyes, and muttered, “Your presence makes her somewhat uncomfortable.”
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