Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 305

I did tell Brandon that, but what did a personal matter have to do with a business trip?

As if sensing my confusion, Brandon clarified, "I told Mr. Roulder."

"Oh," I said.

I didn't think there was anything odd about this until I had eaten a few mouthfuls of pancakes.

"Wait, when did you and Mr. Roulder, get so friendly? You're telling me he agreed to let me take time off just because you asked, after which he came and politely informed me about a business trip?" Brandon slowly chewed his food and swallowed. "We're not that friendly."

I sputtered. "Could have fooled me. Why do I feel like he owes you a favor or something?"

If I didn't know better, I would think Xander was intimidated by Brandon, for he could never say no to the latter.

"Something like that," Brandon replied. "He needs me to develop new products for the company and fatten up his purse, which is why he's so eager to please me."

not say

was confidence in his abilities. "Aren't we running a little late, Brandon?"

postpone the date

"Brandon, how are you so patient with me? You're not even rushing me." "As a gentleman, it's my job to dote on you and allow you

grew uneasy and quickly packed my things, though I groused, "You could have given me a heads-up last night, you know. I could

exactly give me a chance to tell you,

brought the memories of last night skittering through my mind. My face warmed, and to my credit, I kept my mouth

he watched me pack in a flurry, remarking calmly, "Take your time packing. If you leave anything behind,

earlier, I would have packed lighter!" I

instead pointed out, "I like seeing

I gaped at him, he added with a shrug, "I get

through the prosaic day-to-day of running a household and that makeup, clothes, and the ability to flirt were just

I got to the airport in time. It was only after I received my boarding pass that I was

to pick her up?" I asked, thinking about

"I didn't tell her.'

came to mind. "Are you worried she might get too worked