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.

said with a smile. "I'll go prepare

Crown." He raised his cup of coffee at

office, I perused the document needed for the meeting later. At

conference room in advance

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 by another two percentage

However, my face turned gloomy as soon as I saw the

It was Chris.

I supposed he had disguised himself with his

and flashed me a gentle smile while

and 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

Chris looked mischievous and evil at that moment. There was no sign of the cold and aloof demeanor he used to possess before

discuss our

was no stranger to me as I had read up on their information. Although it was only formed two years ago, it had progressed well and showed a

his effort entirely

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father. No matter what, half of it would belong to

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