A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 344

Bob whipped out the stack of cash he had, appearing a little grumpy. "Well,

I only have three grand. That's it." "I need forty," Zoe said, ultimately giving in.

"Just hold on. I'll gather the money."

Bob did not say another word, let alone ask her what the money was for as he promptly called all his friends to get the cash, even if it was a rarity in this day and age.

In fact, Bob had to make over ten calls and drive around the city to take the cash from his friends.

Eventually, they gathered the forty grand Zoe needed and had to keep the cash in a large sack.

"Is that really all you need?" Bob asked her just then, as if worried it was not enough.

"Yes," Zoe replied.

"Til make a direct withdrawal tomorrow once my bank opens tomorrow," Bob quickly said.

"You don't have to-"

very generous financier,"

still somewhat good looking. His casual wear only made him appear even more of a manchild and naturally affable and way less regal then he made himself out

your grace. Look, I know you're just being nice, but I don't know when

was kidding?" Bob asked, suddenly seriously just

Zoe stared at him.

He wasn't?!

if he was serious... What respectable girl would ever get

kiss just now... It lasted a while, but there was

here," Bob growled grumpily

really lay a finger on a

what you think of me. I've never thought of you

Zoe was actually stunned.

had feelings for you since I was a kid, but I only took you up as a bro because you were never

seemed just like yesterday, and felt like a

was interested in her, let alone notice her

buried deep so that you won't get caught in an awkward spot, and always kept up appearances by being buddies with you. Honestly, you don't know how much it hurts me to see you being depressed over Jay-there were so many times I wanted to come clean, but I was worried that we'd be less than friends after. Do you

all the girls to the yard," Zoe

"I mean, I go drinking at nightclubs all the time, but I never messed around. I have principles,

said anything."

to talk to Bob again, just as she always felt relaxed