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.

he said, reaching out to me. I thought he was

wrapped around me. I felt my body lift off the ground as he carried me away from

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

senses.

Xander, who was standing nearby with a gossipy smile on

Then, he added, "We just

a knowing smile. "So... Mr.

at my place, saying you were referred by someone. Was it our

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

lowered his voice slightly. He said, "Someone

Although Brandon's voice was low, Xander seemed to have heard it anyway. He chuckled and said, “Ms.

Brandon got

made me wonder if Xander was genuinely that impressed by him. Was he impressed enough to take him out to celebrate? Looking forward to working with you, Ms. Crown," Brandon added, extending his hand to

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

I was speechless.

then pulled me into