Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 256

I couldn't help but think, "Brandon and Xander?"

"The boss?"

"Howell?"

In an instant, a dozen thoughts flashed through my mind.

I had my suspicions about them before. I had even tried to test them out separately, but both denied any connection. Now, seeing them together, I couldn't wall to see how they would explain this.

"Brandon!" I called out.

Both Brandon and Xander stopped and turned to look in my direction.

I was crouched beside the fish pond, so it seemed like they didn't spot me immediately. Xander nudged Brandon. "Who's calling you? That voice sounded like...

But he didn't finish his sentence. Brandon had already started striding over.

thought he was going to pull me up, so I

felt my body lift off the ground as he carried me away from the fish

be having lunch? What are you doing over here?" Brandon asked as he set me down. He was sharp enough to realize this was a restaurant and that I had come here to eat. His sudden embrace threw my thoughts into disarray. It took me a few seconds to

senses.

standing nearby with a gossipy smile on his face. "You and him...

without hesitation. Then, he

smile. "So... Mr. Crown's boyfriend is you, Mr.

at my place, saying you were referred by someone.

Xander were together. It made sense. After all, I had already mentioned it to Brandon. But the

expression. He seemed completely unbothered and lowered his voice slightly. He said, "Someone else has their eyes on

left speechless. Although Brandon's voice was low, Xander seemed to have heard it anyway. He chuckled and said, “Ms. Crown, aren't you going

Brandon got the

Was he impressed enough to take him out to celebrate? Looking forward to working with you, Ms. Crown," Brandon added, extending his

I was about to shake his hand when Xander cut in, "With your relationship, why shake hands? You

I was speechless.

Brandon agreed, then pulled