Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 230

I had put Xander in a difficult position.

mysterious big boss behind him might be

ped to uncover who the

I internally dismissed the idea that the person could be Brandon because he was too poor and didn't seem to fit the profile of someone wealthy However, various feelings made me think that the big boss behind Xander

sembled Brandon.

in the afternoon, I opened Instagram after a meeting. I looked at my newly added friend Eden on instagram. The chat interface showed nothing but the notification that we were now following each other, with no messages exchanged.

At this time, he must have seen my friend request acceptance but chose to ignore it. Clearly, this was his way of showing displeasure over my refusal to accept his friend request last night.

This man was someone to be cautious about. From this small gesture, it was evident that he held grudges and was likely to retaliate. I now

understood why both Brandon and Chris had warned me to stay away

from him.

engaged with Eden, and pretending not to know him was not an option. Even if he was keeping his distance now, since he had shown interest, he would likely make another move. For now, the

headed home. At this hour, the neighbors had not yet started cooking dinner and were outside with their kids

who lived downstairs, had

started cooking yet?" I

might seem like small talk, but it could

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haven't started cooking yet. Unlike you, who's fortunate enough to have a boyfriend who can cook." Lara

already back. I went upstairs and knocked on Brandon's door.

pushed the door open gently, and the aroma of food immediately filled my senses. It instantly stimulated my appetite since I had

kitchen extractor fan was humming as I walked over and stood at the door. "You're making it smell so good that Mrs. Bishop downstairs is probably

at me and said, "Go wash your hands. The freshly squeezed watermelon juice is in the

was almost convinced

my mind. He seemed to know exactly what I

thinking.

craving watermelon juice since I saw it being sold on my way home. Then, I came home to find that he had already prepared it

you trying to win me over with your looks

and went into the kitchen to get the watermelon juice

to the refrigerator, I had to walk around Brandon. I wanted to ask him to get it, but he was currently busy chopping vegetables. "Could you move