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.

a client coming over today. A

a smile. "I'll go prepare for

raised his cup

I returned to my office, I perused the document needed for the meeting later.

room in advance to check

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

the client arrived. However, my face turned gloomy as

It was Chris.

not Gildon Corporation, I supposed he had disguised himself

my expression and flashed me a gentle smile while extending his hand,

shake his hand and merely looked at his arrogant face. My anger at that point was through the roof, but I did

that moment.

discuss our

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.

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

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all, that company was given by his father. No matter what,

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of my conditions without hesitation. However, it was precisely that smooth sailing process that rendered me uneasy. There was no way he only came here for a peaceful