A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 208

Cordy took her seat, neither cowed nor pompous as she spoke, “Thank you, Mr. Levine.”

“I’m sure you understand why I’ve invited you to my humble abode-we’re all business people and time is money, so let me cut to the chase,” Alan said bluntly. “I would like you to leave my grandson.”

“A relationship only concerns the two individuals involved. I don’t believe it’s appropriate for you to meddle with your grandson’s affairs,” Cordy replied, equally bluntly.

She was certainly not humbled or meek despite the pressure Alan was projecting.

However, it was not as if she could not leave John-they were not so intimate that they could turn against family.

And after Alan announced John’s engagement to Jessica in front of so many people, said engagement was set in stone.

Cordy’s relationship with John would in turn end unceremoniously.

Even so, she would rather she could end things candidly with John instead of having others intervening.

She had her own principles and dignity too.

“I like your attitude, Ms. Sachs,” Alan suddenly said.

Cordy blinked, he commented, “I thought you’d be more afraid, but you certainly changed my opinion with your show of composure.”

I have also seen your more recent remarkable feats. After all, no plain Jane would ever capture my grandson’s

not at all under the

as an

there any such members in your family?”

Parker,” Alan replied.

decide

unfit to marry John,” Alan insisted. “And any relationship without the family’s blessing would never be happy. I know you’re understanding enough not to push for something with so little returns.”

her lips.

was the old man before her, who was stubbornly domineering, allowing

the same mistake twice. However, you don’t get to decide on your own what happens between myself and John. I would like him to give me some sort of explanation too, so that I can leave him without any regrets-if I can have that much of your

who appeared determined.

she broke up with Kyle

However…

if I refuse?” Alan said stubbornly.

Cordy frowned.

have to