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

confidence in his abilities.

always postpone the date of signing," he said, ever

patient with me? You're not even rushing me." "As

I groused, "You could have given me a

didn't exactly give me a chance to

skittering through my mind. My face warmed, and to my credit, I kept my mouth

remarking calmly, "Take your time packing. If you leave

me that earlier, I would have packed lighter!"

not bristle and instead pointed out, "I

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

a household and that makeup, clothes, and the ability to flirt were just bonuses. However, Brandon had never let me do any housework

and I got to the airport in time. It was only after I received my boarding pass that I was certain this business trip was happening, even as it felt

know we're going to pick her up?" I asked, thinking about Ellie

"I didn't tell her.'

worried she might get too worked up and send her system into