Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 218

I turned to see Brandon grabbing my hand. He glanced at me with softness in his eyes before glaring at Chris. He said with determination, "I won't leave here until the final inspection is complete."

That was just the way he was. The more someone tried to push him out, the more determined he was to stay, just like before.

I was about to hear Chris' response when Brandon squeezed my hand a little tighter and added, "I promised Mae this."

Hearing him calling me 'Mae' and mentioning his promise to me sent a shiver through me.

It also darkened the expression on both Conrad's and Chris' faces. Everyone fell silent and the tension thickened. It felt like the air had been sucked out of the room.

I took a deep breath and broke the silence. "Mr. Conrad, Mr. Chris, even though I'm no longer in charge of this project or employed here, there's one rule I've always remembered. The company's interests always come first and no one has the right to jeopardize them for any reason."

I reminded Conrad that he needed to take responsibility for his own actions. If he wanted to protect someone else, then he should be ready to bear the consequences. In ancient times, even the nobles were held accountable for their crimes just like commoners.

company

Chris and Conrad had nothing more to say. To them, even if I was being logical, I was taking Brandon's side.

condition. "I was in charge of this. I should be the one

anger. This was a clear sign that he was about to lose his temper. I could sense that he was on the verge of

other employees, they were really asking for it. However, this was Jewel, the woman Chris had chosen over a decade of our relationship and

going to say. I smirked and was going to leave with Brandon. I was tired

Chris turned to Jewel and said, "If it's your responsibility, then you'll bear the consequences. The

at Chris in disbelief. His expression was stern as

her charming little face palling in shock. This was not what I expected. I never thought Chris would actually punish the

arrange to have the financial department cover the losses." "Alright," Conrad replied curtly before adding, "You may address

face was clear that she felt extremely humiliated by the two brothers. She didn't even look at me, not that I wanted to witness her embarrassment. What was there to see

me by taking

I said