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? We

anticipation, I pressed my lips together. "Yes, today, but I'm bringing someone with

smile remained,

boyfriend," I said, and Conrad's smile

of shock and heartbreak

was better to let him face the truth now. I had

"Brandon Howell."

darkened further.

my happiness, nor would I act out of spite,"

I can't believe you've moved

wanted to laugh. If he knew this, why did he develop

me likely started before he

that was why he stayed away for

someone or feelings that aren't worth it." After a pause, I added, "Besides, Brandon is better than Chris

eyes on me, and my body was

again. "Fine. Even if you're over Chris, you've only known Brandon for a few days. Do you really know him