Chapter 305

I did tell Brandon that, but what did a personal matter have to do with a business trip? As if sensing my confusion, Brandon clarified, "I told Mr. Roulder." "Oh," I said. I didn't think there was anything odd about this until I had eaten a few mouthfuls of pancakes. "Wait, when did you and Mr. Roulder get so friendly? You're telling me he agreed to let me take time off just because you asked, after which he came and politely informed me about a business trip?" Brandon slowly chewed his food and swallowed. "We're not that friendly." I sputtered. "Could have fooled me. Why do I feel like he owes you a favor or something?" If I didn't know better, I would think Xander was intimidated by Brandon, for he could never say no to the latter. "Something like that," Brandon replied. "He needs me to develop new products for the company and fatten up his purse, which is why he's so eager to please me." Conceited prick, I thought but did not say aloud. I supposed Brandon's arrogance was w