A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 66

Cordy’s heart skipped a beat.

She would be lying if she said she was not emotional.

Even so, she composed herself and asked quietly, “But you’d do that for anyone, won’t you?”

As in, he would sacrifice himself readily for all his women!

“Just you,” John declared solemnly.

“Are you saying that I’m special?” Cordy asked.

John raised a brow, clearly sensing that it was a loaded question.

Before he could answer, however, she changed the subject since it was his private life.

And she was in no position to ask.

“Why did you suddenly show up at the production plant?” she asked.

“Walter told me that you were going. I was worried you’d get hurt, so I went for a look.” John replied. “And I made it just in time.”

Otherwise…

John did not want to imagine how terrible he would feel if it was Cordy laying in this bed instead. His gaze turned cool right then.

admitted. “He never wanted me in charge of Starstream Group, and

you need my help?”

don’t want you to interfere,” Cordy said earnestly.

John narrowed his eyes, Cordy sharply picked up on his intentions and her gaze

Those who must be punished will

if they had wounded her so grievously in the past, she had never thought to seek vengeance because she

they stayed within each other’s boundaries and

compromise clearly did not make them restrain themselves.

they were getting

kind toward people who did not know what

decision and would tolerate her as long as it was all within his control.

to ring just

caller ID, then headed to the balcony to answer

The rioting workers and Gene Larkin-the one who tried to hit you-were all detained. The police are asking if you’ll be settling this

make it very clear to them,” Cordy said bluntly. “We’re taking this

“Yes, Ms. Sachs.”

Cordy hung up, she could not help clutching at her stomach, which was inevitably hurting because she had not

deep breath before entering the ward again and sat

should sleep,” Cordy told

you going to leave when I do?” he asked.

her lips-she was certainly

a mess at the plant

with you.” She ultimately relented.

very least, she should be staying