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."

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

vibe

I met her. Back then, she'd seemed soft and delicate,

her, the barely-there dress highlighting the soft curves of her chest. I smirked. "When I say you've got talent, I'm not

the brains to back it

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it as a compliment, but Tanya's expression tightened for a second. Clearly, she thought I was mocking her because she fired back quickly, Anyone in this position would do the same. If you were running things yourself, you

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choices were

this whole situation up to trap her.

she could overshadow me as her boss? Yeah, no. That wasn't

and setting the tone," I said with a pointed smile.

random-it was a reminder of who signed

back, enjoying her reaction. "Anything you need my help with? I might not micromanage,

how much freedom she had, I was still the one in charge. Her success was

pulling herself together quickly. "I've been busy hiring new staff. Some of the current