Chapter 83

"Brandon, what do you mean? Are you using our relationship and last night's incident to blackmail me?" I confronted him. "No," he said without daring to look me in the eye. That was a clear sign of diffidence. I clenched my fists, feeling the urge to punch him. "I'm not familiar with everything here. Can't you help me out? I've helped you before too," Brandon said meekly. It felt like if I didn't help him, I'd be ungrateful. Indeed, debts whether they were monetary or favors, must be repaid. I sighed. "Alright, Mr. Howell. Where do you want to go today? What do you want to buy? Tell me so I can take you." "I want to look at some houses," he said, catching me off guard. I stared at him. "Houses? Aren't you going back after finishing your work here?" "I might not go back, so I'm looking in advance." Brandon's words choked me up. I didn't understand why I felt this way, but it was strange. "Your company isn't even here." I reminded him. "I can quit!" I was speechless. "Oh,