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.

out to me. I thought he was

my body lift off the ground as he carried me

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

senses.

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

replied without hesitation. Then, he

"So... Mr. Crown's boyfriend

came to interview at my place, saying you were referred by

reason why Brandon and Xander were together. It made sense. After all,

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

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

thought, "So, Brandon

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

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

I was speechless.

then pulled me into