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.

can be compared to him!"

smile. "Ms. Crown, are you

cup up. "I'll

coffee and sat down with

to be in the military," one of the women said without any hesitation in front of

striking." I agreed with her

to excite the women even more. "Ms. Crown, you and Mr. Howell

lips together, trying hard

"Sure." I agreed.

thrilled. "Thank

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

shocked, and her face immediately fell with

messing with her, I stood up with my coffee, ready

woman called after me, 'Ms. Crown, how do you know? Have you

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Howell tell you?"

give up, I decided to drop

woman was stunned.

deflated quickly, but she still wasn't ready to let it go. "Ms. Crown, have you seen Mr. Howell's girlfriend? What does she look like? Is she pretty?" Brandon sure had no shortage of admirers. Even I was struggling to keep them at bay. However, mine, and

a faint smile.