Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

"No, no, the big boss doesn't want everyone to love him. He just wants the person he loves to love him back."

As I left the company, Xander's words echoed in my ears.

I found myself wondering what this boss looked like.

Another strange thing was that the company's records had no information about this big boss. Could it be that he had something to hide?

Or maybe, like in those CEO novels, he kept an extremely low profile, to the point of not taking photos or leaving any trace of himself online? As I drove to Glorious, the shop that sold all the antiques, I kept pondering about this mysterious boss.

After parking, I didn't get out immediately. Instead, I called Brandon.

He didn't pick up; he was probably busy. So I left him a message on WhatsApp. "Can you come to the Gildon estate with me tonight?" Since he didn't answer the phone, I didn't expect a quick reply to the message either. After sending it, I put my phone away and went into Glorious. "Ms. Crown, you're here," the owner greeted me warmly as soon as I entered.

I was a regular customer, as I came every year to order a special and quite expensive set of calligraphy tools.

used up a lot of brushes and ink every year.

good-quality brushes this year?" I asked

yes, the best ones are over here. Don't bother with the others, you won't like

said that, I still looked over everything

set of dark green brushes immediately caught my eye. "Can I see

carefully took it out. "This is the latest model

a subtle compliment

I decided on the spot. "Mr. Robertson, I'll take this one." However, he didn't agree immediately. I looked up to

the

me for a

was full

regret, getting something you didn't want was a regret, the passing of seasons brought regrets, and even ancient emperors regretted

disappointment, I let it go and started looking for another set. Just then,

owner turned to me and said, "Ms. Crown, take your time. I need to attend