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. A major one too!" Xander changed

10:00 am. One more hour to go, said with a smile. "I'll

Crown." He raised

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

conference room in advance to check its

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 boost our performance

face turned

It was Chris.

Gildon Corporation, I supposed

and flashed me a gentle smile while extending his hand, "Hello, Ms.

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

at that moment.

discuss

but I still had to proceed with the formalities, Harvo Energy Incorporated, Chris' secret company, was no stranger to me as I had read up on their information. Although it was only formed

his effort entirely into Gildon Corporation, and the

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that company was given by his father. No matter what, half of it would belong to

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sailing process that rendered me uneasy. There was no way