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."

did not say aloud. I supposed Brandon's arrogance was warranted,

much arrogance as it was confidence in

date of signing," he said,

boyfriend. Even I was baffled by his attitude. "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 all the tim pulling one

given me a heads-up last night, you know. I could have at least gotten my things

didn't exactly give me a chance to

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

"Take your time packing. If you leave anything behind, I can always get it for you

told me that earlier, I would have

not bristle and instead pointed out, "I like

I gaped at him, he added with a shrug,

the ability to flirt

after I received my boarding pass that I was

her up?" I asked, thinking about Ellie in her long, teal

"I didn't tell her.'

worried she might get too worked up