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.

but you certainly changed my opinion

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

not at all under the impression she was accepted despite what

conditions must be met, such as an equally important family background,” Alan said directly. “In fact, you

brow. “Are there any such members

Parker,” Alan

decide who you 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

her lips.

was the old man before

what it means for others to refuse to acknowledge me, and I won’t make the same mistake twice. However, you don’t get to decide on your

studied Cordy, who appeared determined.

broke up with Kyle -a clean cut, with nothing

However…

if I refuse?” Alan said stubbornly.

Cordy frowned.

much clearer did she have to put