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.

to this,” Cordy admitted. “He never wanted me in charge of Starstream Group, and he gave me as much

need my help?”

you because I don’t want

his eyes, Cordy sharply picked up on his

who must be punished will not be

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

stayed within each other’s boundaries and

not make them restrain

they were getting worse.

who did not know what was good for them. “Fine,” John said.

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

started to ring

ID, then headed to the

I’ve already given a statement. The rioting workers and Gene Larkin-the one who tried to hit you-were all detained. The

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

“Yes, Ms. Sachs.”

not help clutching at her stomach, which was

breath before entering the ward again and sat beside

sleep,” Cordy

to leave when I do?” he

pursed her lips-she was

needed to eat, and there was a mess at the plant

with you.” She ultimately

should be staying

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