A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 408

Jessica was extending an olive branch to John, but he didn't accept it.

There was nary a flutter in his apathetic gaze, and his auction paddle was still in the air.

Jessica scowled-she had already prostrated herself this far! Was John really not going to spare her any dignity at all?!

Even as she was crumbling inside, Cordy suddenly exclaimed loudly and clearly, "Two million."

John's bid was left stuck in his throat, while everyone turned towards Cordy, not sure why she would bid for herself. ’

Maybe she thought herself worth that much?! Wasn’t she giving herself too much credit?

Nonetheless, Cordy continued loudly and clearly, "I'm bidding two million for my first dance.”

left rowdy, stunned by her sudden

Jessica, "It's not against the

to her senses right then, since she was also

to

didn’t have the faintest idea what

can to put in a contribution, even if it might not be

Jessica

a concern; Jessica was simply worried that John would keep bidding, which in turn would leave her further

no reason to reject such sincere charity, and your first dance tonight shall be your own. Thank you

of politeness, and strode away from the stage

thunderous applause; everyone was earnestly impressed by Cordy's

she was smart, but witnessing her display of wit first hand only goes

to adapt was almost educational-helping Jessica save face with

idea why John