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

vital role in the company. It wasn't so much arrogance as it was confidence in his abilities. "Aren't we

postpone the date of signing," he said,

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

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

didn't exactly give me a chance to tell you,

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

packing. If you

that earlier, I

not bristle and instead pointed out, "I like seeing you

he added with a shrug, "I get to see a heartwarming

the ability to flirt were just bonuses. However, Brandon had never let me do any housework before this. I

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

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

"I didn't tell her.'

to mind. "Are you worried she might get too worked up and send