Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 247

Eden stepped closer to me, and I Instinctively stepped back. He smiled and said, "Be my girlfriend."

I was stunned but quickly managed a mocking smile. "Mr. Griffins, making such jokes early in the Isn't really appropriate. You know-

morning

"I'm not joking," Eden interrupted me. "Only my girlfriend would have the privilege of meeting my dad." His words left me frozen. It was clear that he was using this status to pressure me. Sure enough, my hunch was correct. My palm itched earlier, which meant that something like this was bound to happen. "Maddie, you probably don't know this, but my dad has always been very suspicious.

"He trusts no one, especially now with his health not being great and so many people trying to get close to him with ulterior motives. He decided not to waste more energy and only met with family members

Eden gave me a detailed explanation, but I knew this was just an excuse.

"And then there's me. I'm genuinely smitten with you. I know I have a reputation as a playboy and have dated many women, but those were just flings. Not only would I not want to marry any of them, dad would never agree to it either," Eden said, laughing at himself with a hint of self-deprecation.

He probably knew how shameless he sounded.

but my

seem like the type who would be a devoted wife and mother. That's

now here was a playboy. Previously, no one pursued me. Now, it seemed like I had two suitors all of a sudden. But I had just confirmed my relationship with Brandon last

for your admiration,

excuse for rejecting me seems a bit superficial. When I played billiards with

right. But I just

smile turned sly. "What a

just smiled in

would it

very much in line with his wealth

be the future Mrs. Griffins and the lady of the Alpha Corporation. I'll transfer all my assets to your name upon marriage. Not only that, but there's also-" "Mr. Griffions, don't you remember who my ex-fiance was?"

compared to the Gildon family's assets, his

then he smiled. “Actually, I like

please find someone else. I'm really not suitable for

honestly.