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.

over today.

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

He raised his cup of coffee at

perused the document needed for the meeting later. At

conference room in advance to check

I was about to meet was vital to the company. If the deal was secured, it would not only compensate for the loss of client resources taken by Chris a few days ago but also

arrived. However, my face turned gloomy as soon as

It was Chris.

collaborating company was not Gildon Corporation, I supposed he had disguised himself with his

me a gentle smile while extending his

merely looked at his arrogant face. My anger at that point was through the roof, but I did not show it. Instead, I looked at him coldly. "Are you here for a collaboration or

at that moment. There was no sign of the cold and aloof demeanor he used to

discuss

no stranger to me as I had read up on

all his effort entirely into Gildon Corporation,

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was given by his father. No matter what, half of it would

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hesitation. However, it was precisely that smooth sailing process that