Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

The tools were not like everyday groceries that everyone needed. So, my first thought was that she was also buying them for Zack.

Chris had confidently assured me just a few days ago that he would make Jewel leave the company and never involve her again. Yet, here she was, even planning to attend Zack's birthday.

It was wise of me not to believe his words.

Jewel was examining the set the owner had brought over with a knowledgeable air. She hadn't noticed me, and I had no desire to interact with her, so I pretended not to see her and turned back to my own selection.

"Boss, are you sure this is the best? I need to give it to someone very important, so don't make me look bad," Jewel said to the owner.

"Ms. Massey, 'the best' is subjective. There's always something better, right? But I guarantee this will be presentable and won't make you lose face," the owner explained skillfully.

"True, but I want to make sure it's the best," Jewel emphasized. She clearly cared a lot about the recipient.

"Only I sell the best brushes in Hilcord. So, this set is definitely top-notch," the owner assured her with a smile. "The recipient will know you put a lot of thought into it."

giving it to my future

Was she officially dating Chris

undermine the company I was

browsing. None of

attention. Without thinking, I said, "Mr. Robertson, I'd like to

to inspect it, I opened the cabinet and took out the set. As I was about to examine it

also giving it to Zack?"

her attention was on me, but I didn't look at her.

wasn't the newest design, but the material and

had me accompany him in calligraphy, I had learned a fair bit about brushes. "Yes," I replied indifferently

so... you should pick something else. It wouldn't look good

I'm giving the best, and if yours

Hah!

laugh. Was she looking