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.

me. I thought he was going to pull me

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

you doing over here?" Brandon asked as he set me down. He was sharp enough to realize this was a restaurant and

senses.

to Xander, who was standing nearby with a gossipy smile on his face. "You and him...

replied without hesitation. Then,

approached us with a knowing smile. "So... Mr.

to interview at my place, saying you were

It made sense. After all, I

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

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

Brandon got

by him. Was he impressed enough to take

shake his hand when Xander cut in, "With your

I was speechless.

then