Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 149

Chapter 149 

Over the years living in the Gildon estate, I’d come to understand Zack’s character and temperament. 

He always kept business and personal matters separate. If Chris made a bad decision or made a mistake, Zack would punish him just the same. 

Given the latest reports I’d received, it seemed Chris was still aggressively poaching clients from my current company. He was trying to crush us entirely. I couldn’t help but say, “It seems Zack’s warning didn’t work.” 

Conrad noticed the concern in my voice. “Is Chris still at it?” 

“Yes, he’s determined to destroy my company completely,” I said in a trembling voice. 

I couldn’t stay calm anymore. 

This affected not just my company but also our clients, and it was a heavy burden to bear. 

“He’s going too far. I’ll talk to my dad about this,” Conrad said angrily. 

“I’ll handle it. I have a birthday gift for Zack anyway. I’ll see if he likes it,” I said, and Conrad’s eyes brightened. 

He smiled warmly. “Great! Are you going today? We can go together.” 

Seeing his anticipation, I pressed my lips together. “Yes, today, but I’m bringing someone with me.” 

“Who?” Conrad’s smile remained, “A friend?” 

“Yeah, my boyfriend,” I said, and Conrad’s smile froze. 

That moment of shock and heartbreak pained me as well. 

I could tell he had feelings for me, and Bree had mentioned it too. It was better to let him face the truth now. I had to dispel any false hopes he had and help him move on. 

After several seconds, he asked in a shaky voice, “Maddie… your boyfriend is…” 

“Brandon Howell.” 

Conrad’s expression darkened further. “Maddie…” 

“Brother, I know what you’re going to say, but I wouldn’t joke about my happiness, nor would I act out of spite,” I said, though it pained me to say it. 

Conrad’s handsome face was hurt. “But I can’t believe you’ve moved on from Chris so quickly.” 

I almost wanted to laugh. If he knew this, why did he develop feelings for me? 

No, Conrad’s feelings for me likely started before he went abroad. 

Maybe that was why he stayed away for years. 

When I realized this, my chest tightened painfully. I turned away from him and said coldly, “Conrad, you’re mistaken, I won’t waste time on someone or feelings that aren’t worth it.” 

After a pause, I added, “Besides, Brandon is better than Chris in every way. Why wouldn’t I move on?” 

I could feel Conrad’s eyes on me, and my body was tense. 

After a long silence, Conrad spoke again. “Fine. Even if you’re over Chris, you’ve only known Brandon for a few days. Do you really know him well enough?”