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."

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

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

can always postpone the date of

indulgent 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

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

me a chance to

last night skittering through my mind. My face warmed, and to my credit,

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

if you'd told me that earlier, I would have packed lighter!"

and instead pointed out, "I like seeing

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

makeup, clothes, and the ability to flirt were just bonuses. However, Brandon had

after I received my boarding pass that I was certain this business trip

to 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