Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 100

Chris spoke in a domineering tone, as if he were ready to tear into me, but I wasn't afraid. I had something to say to him too. I let go of Brandon, but he immediately took hold of my hand.

Our eyes met, and I recognized the look in his eyes. It was the same protective look he had when Hammy schemed against me back in Amaty, causing me to

fall.

But I didn't need it now. I withdrew my hand and told him, "Mr. Gildon can't hurt

me."

Brandon finally let me go, and I followed Chris, who was visibly agitated.

Gordon hurried to keep up, but Chris snapped at him after a few steps, "This doesn't concern you."

Gordon froze in fear, casting me a cautious glance.

know where he was headed, so I called out," Mr. Gildon, if you have something to say, you can

but I did. I said to his back, "Mr. Gildon, say whatever you need to say here. I

I approached him, he grabbed my arm, spun me around, and pinned

admired for ten years loomed

some nerve trying to threaten

and got angry. easily. That was why, for the past decade, I had always treaded carefully around him, fearing

him like this now left a bad taste in my mouth. I looked at him fearlessly. "I simply don't want your impulsiveness to jeopardize the project timeline." Chris didn't say anything

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"No," I replied truthfully.

so protective of him and even held his hand. What do you mean no? Do you

wanted to laugh. "If holding hands meant we're dating, what

kissed him? Have you also -"He didn't finish his sentence, but

him.