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.

heard you have a client coming over today. A major one too!" Xander

with a

raised his cup of coffee

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

in advance to

only compensate for the loss of client resources taken by Chris

my face turned gloomy as soon as I saw

It was Chris.

not Gildon Corporation, I supposed he

a gentle smile while extending

was through the roof, but I did not show it. Instead, I looked at him coldly. "Are you here for a collaboration or a

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

Let's discuss our

stranger to me as I had read up on their information. Although it was only formed two years ago, it had progressed well and

like Chris did not put all his effort entirely into Gildon

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my conditions without hesitation. However, it was precisely that smooth sailing process that rendered me