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.

dangerous," he said, reaching out to me. I thought he

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

set me down. He was sharp enough to realize this was a restaurant and that I

senses.

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

Brandon replied without hesitation. Then, he added, "We

smile. "So... Mr. Crown's boyfriend

you were referred

It made sense. After all, I had already mentioned it to Brandon. But

and lowered his voice slightly. He said, "Someone else has their eyes on my girlfriend, so

was low, Xander seemed to have heard it anyway. He chuckled and said, “Ms.

"So, Brandon

indeed qualified, but this seemed a bit too easy. It made me wonder if Xander was genuinely that impressed by him. Was he impressed enough to take him out to

to shake his hand when Xander cut in, "With your relationship, why

I was speechless.

agreed, then pulled