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.

place is dangerous," he said, reaching out to me. I thought he was going to pull me up, so I extended my

to my surprise, his arm wrapped around me. I felt my body lift off the ground

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

senses.

then looked over to Xander, who was standing nearby with a gossipy smile on

hesitation. Then, he added,

"So... Mr.

came to interview at my place, saying you were

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

a doubtful expression. He seemed completely unbothered and lowered his voice slightly. He said, "Someone else has their eyes on my girlfriend, so it's better

Xander seemed to have heard it anyway. He chuckled and said, “Ms. Crown, aren't you going to welcome

Brandon got

genuinely that impressed by him. Was he impressed enough to take him out to celebrate? Looking forward

Xander cut in, "With your relationship, why shake hands? You

I was speechless.

idea!" Brandon agreed, then pulled me into