Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 224

Eden's eyes narrowed slightly. Though his smile remained, it took on a more playful edge. It seemed he was considering something.

I didn't concern myself with what he was pondering and went straight to the point. "Mr. Griffins, if it's difficult for you, then never mind."

He chuckled awkwardly and said, "There's nothing difficult about it. Even if you wanted me, I'd gladly agree."

His response was a bit too smooth. But before I could say anything, Derick cleared his throat twice, as if to remind Eden.

Eden let out a mischievous laugh and made a gesture at me. "Ladies first."

I wasn't interested in dragging things out with him. Since he wanted me to start, I decided to finish it quickly. So, I took my cue and cleared the table without giving him a chance.

Eden didn't look like someone who had lost a round. Instead, he applauded and said, "As expected of Derick's sister! You really are something."

But you have to let me show my skills too, right?" As he spoke, he signaled to a nearby assistant to rearrange

table, showing why he was a champion. The entire process was faster than

didn't hold back my applause and said, "You're even

to the rules we agreed on, you still won. So, what do you

deep breath and said, "I want to meet your father, Mr.

eyes darkened with a shadow of melancholy. I knew he was curious about my reason, so I explained directly, "I have something that I need Mr. Arthur to authenticate." Eden's furrowed brow relaxed slightly. "Oh, is it some sort of

replied, not disclosing

being perceptive, didn't press further: After a brief silence, he said, "Alright, I can

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back at me. "My dad's health isn't very good right now, and he doesn't

see Arthur, it was unlikely I would meet him. I considered his words and realized

a look of regret and said, "In that case, never

his interest, and he was now, curious about what I wanted

few seconds, then laughed. "You're not an easy