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.

out," Mr. Gildon, if you

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

to glare at me coldly. As I approached him, he grabbed my arm, spun

icy breath and the face I had admired for ten years loomed over

you've got some nerve trying to threaten

angry. easily. That was why, for the past decade, I had always treaded carefully

don't want your impulsiveness to jeopardize the project timeline." Chris didn't say anything this time. He

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that Howell guy

"No," I replied truthfully.

of him and even held his hand. What do

hands meant

eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets. "You kissed him? Have you also -"He didn't finish his sentence, but I knew

him.