A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 202

Minor disturbances in the banquet hall would never affect that many people, which was why Cordy’s arrival did not affect anyone by much. Still, the crowd’s eyes would be drawn to her golden silhouette, though they only allowed their eyes to linger for just a moment before turning away

At the moment, they would rather spend every second they had mingling with the rich and powerful individuals present.

As for Cordy, she headed over to an inconspicuous corner and waited there. She recognized a couple of faces, though she wondered if everyone who came today were not from North City since there were plenty of people she did not recognize.

Naturally, that was not her priority either-she was keeping an eye out for Richard.

She certainly missed the boy after being apart for so long.

But as she scanned the crowd that was constantly on the move, a man’s voice she did not recognize spoke beside her ear. “Cordy Sachs?”

Cordy turned toward the man. She found him familiar, but could not quite put a finger on where they had met.

The man was able to tell, and he glowered immediately as he introduced himself in annoyance. Bryson Zimmer.”

He had not expected Cordy to forget about him!

Still, he thought that might not really be the case-Cordy might just be pretending.

love to play hard-to-get, don’t they?

still taken

still could not remember who Bryson was.

A business partner?

met just once-no, even if the deal eventually fell through. Moreover, she would always make sufficient preparations before meeting potential partners, so there was no way

his rage. “Cordy Sachs! I would agree that most

was going to properly greet him in return.

thinking that since they were acquainted, she should at least be considerate since it was a gesture of respect to the host as

any relationship goes both ways, with no

she turned and started to

“Cordy Sachs!”

that Cordy really thought nothing of him, Bryson promptly reached

arm.

make a scene!”

as one

“We met at the Sachs family mansion.

the man Simon

thorough, and she thought nothing of him since, which explained why she