Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 664

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"Male models? What's going on with you lately? First, you're trying to buy a bar, and now you're planning some kind of male model show?" Ron sounded equal parts floored and suspicious after I pitched my idea.

"I'm just having fun. Can't you tell?" I replied, laughing to brush it off.

But Ron wasn't buying it. He squinted at me, his detective mode fully activated.

Whatever. I rolled my eyes and launched into my pitch. "Okay, so our company's doing that light and music festival soon, right? Why not go big with a live human light show? Imagine male greeters or models wearing LED-lit outfits-total showstopper vibes." Ron raised a brow. "A human light show? That's... bold. I'll give you points for creativity."

I grinned. "Exactly! So, you think it'll work? Cool. Start building a team to make it happen."

He gave me that are-you-kidding-me look. "Ms. Kay, you think this is, what, grabbing clothes off a store rack? This would need custom designs, production, and oh yeah we're already on a time crunch."

I gave him my best pretty please face. "I know, Ron. That's why I need you. You're the genius who can pull it off."

"Your pretty face's not gonna cut it," he shot back, shutting me down before throwing in a casual, soul-crushing zinger. "Unless Hayden were here-maybe he'd make it happen."

Oof. That hit harder than I expected.

I said, stubborn as ever, my competitive streak kicking in. Before Ron could get another word in, I spun on my

me, but yeah, no chance.

Ron caught on, too, because next thing

have brought Hayden into it, okay? We'll go with your human light show idea. If anyone's got a

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desk, I tried diving into work, but my

was giving serious textbook syndrome-you're fine until the second you try to

had officially caught up with me, and honestly, I wasn't about to fight it. I ditched my desk, kicked off

how long I was out

Kay, wake up. I need your help with something," Ron's voice cut

pounding from the suddenness, still feeling half-dead.

our new project. Big deal. Their flight lands at 4:30. You've gotta get to the airport, Ron said, checking

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stayed flat on the couch, feeling like sleep had actually drained me instead of

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Ron said, guilt all over his face. "She just called, and I need

he was gonna drag me up, but I didn't move. Instead, I groaned, "Fine.