Chapter 159

But Bree didn't believe him and punched him playfully once more. "Don't try to scare me using Maddie. I don't believe you."

"Hello, Bree," I called out, startling her. She turned around, and her eyes lit up at the sight of me.

But the next moment, she blushed upon realizing that must have seen them being all lovey-dovey.

Bree shook Zack's hand off and hurried toward me. "Maddie, you're back! Have you eaten yet? I'll tell Xena to cook..."

"Actually Bree, I already have," I lied. Only then did I realize that I hadn't even considered if Brandon had

eaten.

"Why don't you ever come home for dinner?" Bree chided softly. She seemed oblivious to Brandon's presence.

It wasn't that she hadn't seen him, nor was she solely focused on me. This was just her way of expressing her disapproval of Brandon.

However, Bree came from an influential family and wouldn't allow herself to be rude due to her

pointed half-minute of silence, she finally acknowledged

readily greeted

nodded. "You're a friend of Maddie's, so don't

seat as well. I walked over to him and gave him the gift with both hands. "Happy birthday in advance,

beamed as he accepted the gift.

Mr. Gildon," Brandon greeted

simply nodded. "Have a

fruit. As we settled in, she kept a watchful eye on Brandon and me before finally speaking. “Maddie, don't think you can skip the party by bringing Zack an early gift. Zack and I won't have

be able to read my mind and expose my intentions just like that. I didn't have

route.

had a backup plan. I smiled as I replied,

wanted me at the party, Brandon would

many outstanding young men at the

men would be at the party, and Brandon should know his

than an ordinary worker despite his obvious talents, a stark contrast to

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