A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 212

Cordy was taken aback. “What is it?”

Zoe repeated Jay’s message then. “He said you should doubt everything my grandfather says not make hasty decisions. Also, you should wait for John until he explains everything to you.”

Cordy pursed her lips.

So, Jay actually knew everything-that was why he had been so helpful over the years.

And she actually thought that he was just being a good Samaritan.

Still, Zoe eventually could not help defending John.

and

“Look, Cordy,” Zoe said. “My brother would never fall in love with Jessica Stuart. The old folks must have decided on the engagement themselves, and not even John knows about it. If he did, he would never have brought you to the banquet hall-even if he doesn’t love you, there’s no need to humiliate himself and cause necessary trouble, don’t you think?! You have to believe in John!”

Nonetheless, Cordy calmly replied, “Zoe, what did you think is going to happen in the end after your grandfather has announced John’s engagement with Jessica in front of everyone, even if John is reluctant to play along?”

by Cordy’s words-she had never thought that far ahead, since all she cared about was that John had been forced against

reason with Zoe. “The what-ifs hold no weight if

outcome.”

at that-who was trying to be

is that you should still have faith in John. I agree that my grandfather struck first

actually wanted to avoid knocking Zoe off her

the top five among the most important dynasties in Zidonia. That meant

fact, one might say that the announcement had already set them on a point of no return.

said,

before Zoe could smile, Cordy added, “All good things must come

Zoe was speechless.

really no chance

John, even if she hid it well. Why else would she

in love really end

actually anticipated what Cordy would believe,

man know something Zoe did

turn out between John and myself, you

pursed her lips.