Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 700

My hand froze for a second, a shiver sliding down my spine.

Was Tanya some kind of ghost?

How had she snuck up so silently that I hadn't even noticed her?

I didn't know how long she'd been standing there or if she'd caught the message I was about to send. But honestly? Even if she had, it didn't matter. I was the boss, and taking a photo of my own bar was perfectly within my rights.

Twisting my phone casually in my hand, I gave her a professional smile. "Do undercover bosses usually roll in with a marching band?"

Tanya slid into the seat across from me and gestured toward the revamped bar. "I made some changes to the decor. Thought it might freshen things up customers."

I nodded, taking it all in. "Not bad. It's definitely got a new vibe."

for the

"As long as you're happy with it," she replied, signaling a server to bring drinks over.

• "You're someone I handpicked for this job. How could I not be?" I said, glancing around the room. "Just proves I've got a good eye. You've got real talent."

rest of the staff stuck to crisp uniforms, Tanya was decked out in a glittering sequined mermaid gown with bold cutouts that left

outfit fit the bar's bold, edgy vibe

far cry from the first time I met her. Back then, she'd seemed soft and

the barely-there dress highlighting the soft curves of her chest. I

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for a second. Clearly, she thought I was mocking her because she fired back quickly, Anyone

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was clear: her choices were just part of

mattered- I'd set this whole situation up to trap her. The deeper she leaned into her role, the more leverage it

me as her boss? Yeah, no. That

leading by example and setting the tone," I said with

random-it was a reminder of who signed

leaned back, enjoying her reaction. "Anything you need my help with? I might not micromanage, but I wouldn't ignore a real

had, I was still the one

together quickly. "I've been busy hiring new staff. Some of the current team are outdated and too rigid-the