Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 261

Xander's amiability at that moment felt more like a friend's than a

superior's to me.

I returned his smile while asking Brandon, "You seem to be on the same wavelength as him. For the first time, I saw an employee eating with their boss after an interview."

As I spoke, I recalled Derick saying that the person supporting Xander had "Howell" as their last name. I had to do something about my

suspicions.

"Mr. Roulder bought me a meal to know more about me. After all..." -Brandon paused for a moment before continuing, "A three million annual salary isn't little."

I was stunned. That was his annual salary? I didn't know how capable he was until then.

"What's wrong? Do you think I'm not worth that?" He was straightforward.

at my lips. "No... What was your salary at your

dollars per month." I

had offered him

is... decisive." That was all I could say in

actually asked for that amount, but I didn't expect Mr. Roulder to

"He's desperate for talent." Then, I added, "But you're brave for doing that, Brandon." Even in Gildon Corporation, that was the estimated range of salaries for the vice president positions. "That's my worth. Besides, I need

cleared my throat and quickly started the car, changing the topic. "Where are you heading?

diverted the question

company after I drop you

given you a half-day

out laughing. "Since when

after, I received a text message from

started the job. Are you friends... or perhaps business partners with Mr. Roulder?" Brandon stayed silent and simply looked at me. I stared back at him but soon found myself dismissing my

was so friendly with Brandon, and that another Howell member was behind the company. Suddenly, a thought popped into my head. "Brandon, do you have any other siblings? Perhaps a