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.

"Great! Are you going today?

anticipation, I pressed my lips together. "Yes, today, but

Conrad's smile remained,

boyfriend," I said, and Conrad's smile

and heartbreak

was better to let him face the truth now. I had to dispel any false hopes he had and help him move on. After several seconds, he asked in

"Brandon Howell."

expression darkened further.

about my happiness, nor would I

handsome face was hurt. "But I can't believe you've moved on from Chris

to laugh. If he knew this, why

for me likely started

why he stayed away for

said coldly, "Conrad, you're mistaken. I won't waste time on someone

could feel Conrad's eyes on me, and my body was

over Chris, you've only known Brandon