Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 173

I smirked and nodded. "I wanted to familiarize myself with the company's operations."

"I understand, but you're coming way too early. We won't pay you for your overtime, you know?" Xander joked.

I smiled faintly. "No, I'm contributing my time willingly

"Well, you're the department head for a reason. If everyone is as hardworking as you, Hueton Corporation will soar to greater heights soon!"

His words sounded ironic to me as he was never a sincere person to begin with. Hence, I didn't take his

praise seriously.

"Anyway, we can't rely solely on you to improve the company. I see your effort, Ms. Crown, and I have reported that to our boss. He advised you not to continue like this, in case you overwork yourself and get into trouble. That would be our company's loss."

Xander was forbidding me to go to work early. Whatever. I didn't need to avoid Brandon anymore, anyway. Seeing that he had not delivered any breakfast to my doorstep recently, I believed he understood

my stance now.

you have a client coming over today. A major

am. One more hour to go, said with a smile. "I'll go prepare for the meeting if there's nothing else, Mr.

Good luck, Ms. Crown." He raised his cup

I perused the document needed for the meeting later. At 9:50 am, I

advance to

client I was about to meet was vital to the company. If the deal was secured, it would not only compensate for the loss

am sharp, the client arrived. However, my face

It was Chris.

Gildon Corporation, I supposed he had disguised himself with his secret

took in my expression and flashed me a gentle smile while extending his hand, "Hello,

through the roof, but I did not show it. Instead, I looked at

can it be?" Chris looked mischievous and evil at that moment. There was no

Let's discuss

was no stranger to me

did not put all his effort entirely into Gildon Corporation, and the reason was

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given by his father. No matter what,

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sailing process that rendered me uneasy. There was no way he only came here