Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 127

"Welcome to the team, Ms. Crown." This time, it was Xander who extended his hand to me. He then had someone take me to complete the onboarding

process.

In less than half an hour, I was officially hired. That was when it hit me: Chris hadn't approved my resignation yet. But if it came to that, I'd just talk to Zack. He'd definitely let me leave.

My phone had been buzzing in my pocket, and it had already vibrated several times while I was talking to Xander.

It was a call from Lisa. "Where are you? I'm off today. Wanna hang out?" she asked.

It was rare for her to have a day off. Recently, she had been working overtime because of the baby boom.

"What's going on? Is everyone on maternity leave already?" I teased.

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"Yeah. It's like everyone's having babies all at once, and then suddenly, no one is," Lisa complained, not for the first time.

nowadays were savvy at family planning by blending

children's future success. However, what people didn't realize was that rarity added value. If everyone was exceptional or

treasures.

I'll come over," I

for her to get

replied, "Yeah.

drinks at

you bring the wine," Lisa

from other companies I'd applied to and didn't bother calling back. If they really wanted to hire me, they'd call

wine, picked up some fruit, and grabbed a portable stove so Lisa and I could enjoy

the door, she took the items from me

Saw

the stove. "You really are the best! I've been meaning to

hoping you'd actually have time to

paused, then said, "Time is like a cleavage. If you squeeze

glanced at her flat chest. "Not necessarily. Can

but Lisa really did have a flat chest.