Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 489

Chapter 489 

“Yeah, no thanks–wouldn’t work with you even if you paid back. 

me,” I shot 

By the time Wayne strolled out, I was already leaning against my car, waiting. He’d saved me from that trainwreck of a meeting, and I wasn’t about to ball without a proper thanks. 

“Waiting to say thank you?” Wayne smirked, all smug. 

I grinned. “If you hadn’t stepped in, I’d probably be in the hospital right now.” 

“Doubt it,” he replied with a lazy grin. “That kick you threw? Brutal. Even if his intestines aren’t in a pretzel, he’s feeling it.” 

I laughed, remembering my infamous “Flying Legs” days back in school when I had a reputation for taking down jerks with a single kick. 

“Guess your skills haven’t dulled,” Wayne said, amused. 

I wasn’t in the mood for a trip down memory lane, though, so I switched it up. “Didn’t expect you to be working with this company too 

Jace actually set it up awhile back. I’m just here for a site check,” Wayne said, shrugging. 

I just chuckled, letting the conversation drift. 

“You seem chipper today. Probably that superfood breakfast I sent over,” he added with a smirk. 

My smile stiffened. If he knew I hadn’t even touched it, he’d be ticked. 

Thanks, but you don’t need to do that again,” I said, firm but light. I wasn’t trying to get into a daily breakfast routine with him. 

Wayne caught on fast. “Today was a one–time deal. If it was every day, I’d have to start charging.” 

“Pretty sure I couldn’t afford that rate,” I joked. “Anyway, Wayne, I’ve got work. Gotta go.” 

“Hold up.” Wayne glanced at his watch. “Jace’s flight lands in two hours. Why not come home with me? We can all do dinner together.” 

Yeah, no thanks. 

Even if everyone else was chill, I’d still feel awkward. 

“Nah, I’m drowning in work. I’ll swing by to see your parents some other time,” I said. 

Wayne gave me a faint smile but didn’t push it. Just then, Demi came jogging over, a little out of breath, holding a phone. “Mr. Wayne, Keira.” 

She grinned, holding it out to me. “Keira, it’s the newest model.” 

Great. I shot Wayne a look, and he just shrugged. “You’re not seriously gonna turn down a phone, are you? You need one.” 

Demi reached out. “C’mon, hand over your broken one. I’ll get the SIM switched and set it up.” 

I ignored her, focusing on Wayne. “Wayne, I’ve got a backup. Don’t need this.” 

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Chapter 489 

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A flash of something crossed his eyes, but he didn’t argue. “Put it away, Demi,” he said. 

Demi shot me a look that screamed, ‘Are you kidding me?’