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.

have a client coming over today. A major

with a smile. "I'll go prepare for the

raised his cup

I perused the document needed for the meeting later.

advance

secured, it would not only compensate for the loss of client resources taken by Chris a

However, my face turned gloomy as soon as

It was Chris.

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

flashed me a

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

it be?" Chris looked mischievous and evil at that moment. There was no sign of the cold and aloof demeanor

discuss our

still had to proceed with the formalities, Harvo Energy Incorporated, Chris' secret company, was no stranger to me as I had read up on

his effort entirely into Gildon

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cooperated well, agreeing to all of my conditions without hesitation. However, it was precisely that smooth sailing process that rendered me