Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 287

"It was a huge hickey, too! Mr. Howell's girlfriend sure knows how to leave a mark!" said one of the two ladies.

"Or it could be that Mr. Howell just really turns her on, her friend supplied.

I stared at them speechlessly. They seemed rather wall acquainted with bedroom matters. I laughed dryly

as I commented, "You two must be very observant,"

"It wasn't so much observing as Mr. Howell parading in front of us. I mean, he had his top two buttons undone. It was hard to miss!" One lady nudged the other as she prompted teasingly, "Right?" "Yes! We weren't the only ones who saw it. Even the married ladies, newbies in the other departments, and the janitor ladies saw it, too!"

I fell silent once more,

"Mr. Howell has always been a private person. He never leaves his post from the moment he shows up at work. Don't you think it was unusual of him to pace around today?" one of them asked. "You're right. Maybe he was trying to show off his hickey," her friend suggested.

"It's possible, but maybe he was..." the other trailed off pensively.

Her companion understood what she was implying and concluded, "No, he was definitely trying to tell he's taken!"

intelligent women were. I was also impressed with how shameless Brandon was, going around and showing everyone he was

the market.

You could tell a lot about a man's love for you by

such an angel. I think I might be even more in love with him now," said one of

He must really love

I

through me as

Sure enough, I came across the congratulatory banners that celebrated the start of a new

wasn't about to back down just

no idea what Finchworth Investment dabbled

important enough for Arthur, who hardly partook in societal affairs, to leave

I was reluctant to pull strings, but I didn't have a choice. I would be foolish not

the front desk and gave them Zack's name. The receptionist checked the records and let me through without

to see Arthur in person. "I'd like to see Mr. Griffins. Which room

her appraising gaze. A few seconds later, she smiled and respectfully

much as thank the receptionist and only nodded