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

as it was confidence

the date

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 of

me a

me a chance

through my mind. My

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

me that earlier, I would

instead pointed out,

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

I knew that intrinsically, men found women the most attractive when they went through the prosaic day-to-day of running a household and that makeup, clothes, and the ability to flirt were just

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

up?" I asked, thinking about

"I didn't tell her.'

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