Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Over the years living in the Gildon estate, I'd come to understand Zack's character and temperament.

He always kept business and personal matters separate. If Chris made a bad decision or made a mistake, Zack would punish him just the same.

Given the latest reports I'd received, it seemed Chris was still aggressively poaching clients from my current company. He was trying to crush us entirely. I couldn't help but say, "It seems Zack's warning didn't work."

Conrad noticed the concern in my voice. "Is Chris still at it?"

"Yes, he's determined to destroy my company completely," I said in a trembling voice.

I couldn't stay calm anymore.

This affected not just my company but also our clients, and it was a heavy burden to bear.

"He's going too far. I'll talk to my dad about this," Conrad said angrily.

"I'll handle it. I have a birthday gift for Zack anyway. I'll see if he likes it," I said, and Conrad's eyes brightened.

smiled warmly. "Great! Are you going today?

together. "Yes, today, but

Conrad's smile remained, "A

I said, and Conrad's

moment of shock and heartbreak pained me as

now. I had to dispel any false hopes he

"Brandon Howell."

darkened

but I wouldn't joke about my happiness, nor

can't believe you've moved on

If he knew this, why did he

Conrad's feelings for me likely

he stayed away

won't waste time on someone or feelings that aren't worth it." After a pause, I added,

eyes on me, and my body

you're over Chris, you've only