Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 285

I got the gist of what he was saying. "Mr. Roulder, do you have any specific arrangements? Do you need me to go on a business trip?"

Xander nodded. "You'll have to go for two days."

I had just finished the morning meeting and hadn't heard of any new dealings, so this must have been a last-minute assignment from Xander. "Where am I going? And what's the purpose?" I had to ask for details.

"Well... Il confirm that later." Xander's response left me speechless.

He wasn't ready to give me more information, so I didn't press him further. I quickly finished up all my current tasks and got everything in order.

By 10:30 am, I finally had a moment to rest. I grabbed my cup and headed to the break room. Just as I reached the door, I overheard two women gossiping inside.

"The new engineer, Mr. Howell, looks so handsome. Those cargo pants he's wearing today make his legs look really long."

"Isn't that a little exaggerated? I think you've got a crush on him. But I remember you used to be into Mr. Roulder."

"Yeah, I used to think Mr. Roulder was alright, but ever since Mr. Howell came..." The woman sighed. "Mr.

aman Roulder doesn't look so good anymore.

I couldn't help but smile at how ruthless their words were.

No one can be compared to him!" The woman finished speaking just as I entered

me and greeted me with a smile. "Ms. Crown, are you having tea

held my cup up. "I'll

made myself a cup of coffee and sat down with them. So, you've

handsome! I heard he used to be in the military," one of the women said without any hesitation in front of

is quite striking." I agreed with her as I sipped my

you and Mr. Howell

together,

"Sure." I agreed.

woman was thrilled.

of my coffee and added with a bit of mischief, "I'm not sure if he has a girlfriend, but he's likely

woman was shocked, and her face immediately fell

messing with her, I stood up with my coffee,

me, 'Ms. Crown, how do you know? Have you seen her?

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Howell tell you?"

she wasn't ready to give up, I decided to drop a bombshell.

was stunned.

you seen Mr. Howell's girlfriend? What does she look like? Is she pretty?"

faint smile. 'I