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

it was confidence in his abilities. "Aren't

the date of signing," he

me? You're not even rushing me." "As a gentleman, it's my job to dote

"You could have given me a

me a chance

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

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

earlier, I would

not bristle and instead pointed out, "I

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

went through the prosaic day-to-day of running a household and that makeup, clothes, and the ability to flirt

in time. It was only after I received my boarding pass

her up?" I

"I didn't tell her.'

you worried she might get