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."

me show my skills too, right?" As he spoke, he signaled to a nearby assistant to rearrange the

up his cue and swiftly cleared the table, showing why he was a champion.

and said,

still won. So, what do you want

deep breath and said, "I want to meet

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

I replied, not disclosing what

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

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back at me. "My dad's health isn't very good right

even if he took me to see Arthur, it was unlikely I would meet him. I considered his words and realized he was setting a trap. I couldn't fall

look of regret and said, "In

about my efforts being in vain. I had piqued his interest, and he was now,

again. He was clearly surprised that I wasn't playing along with his game. He stared at me for a few seconds, then laughed. "You're not an