Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 245

Recalling how Yerick had wronged me before, I seized the chance for some payback. "Please let go of my hand, or I'll accuse you of harassment." "Oh?" Yerick laughed. "Go ahead, sue me."

He wasn't scared at all. There was no reasoning with someone so shameless. I tried to pull my hand away, but he didn't release it.

Instead, he said with a smug grin, "Madeline, it's been a while. You seem to be even more... beautiful."

"Get lost!" I yanked my hand again.

Yet, he refused to let go. Instead, he leaned closer, his hand still gripping mine. "Your temper is getting worse too."

To be shameless was to be invincible, and that was exactly what someone like Yerick did.

"Yerick, what are you doing? At a time like this, do you still have time to flirt with others? Hurry up and come over," someone called out from nearby.

He must have been in a hurry earlier, so there was probably something urgent. But now, Yerick didn't seem to be in a rush at all.

and continued to hold my hand. "Madeline, I heard you're single now. Can I

"Single? Who's fault is that? It's your

fiance, and now Yerick claimed that he wanted to pursue me. His audacity was unbelievable. But since they were both making things difficult for me, I had to retaliate. I smiled faintly.

agree, Madeline? Yerick's

I couldn't believe that this rascal was serious about this. I had just started a relationship with Brandon and had

his toes to dampen Yerick's enthusiasm. With a pained yelp, Yerick released his grip. He

you! I like your fiery personality." The pain didn't make Yerick stop talking. He actually

heading to the office. However, before I reached the office, my phone rang. It was a call from Eden. Instantly, I recalled the message he had sent me last night. I

I wake you?" Eden's tone was light

there something you need, Mr. Griffins? I deliberately avoided mentioning

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the other end. "I'm heading to see my dad, Ms. Crown. Since I promised you, I'll make good on it. Are you

was going. "Sure, Mr. Griffins. Where are you? I'll

up, Ms. Crown,"

to trouble you, Mr. Griffins. Just