A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 1188

Cordy was actually confident.

Having built a partnership with Gareth Bryant, he naturally had to defer to her. As such, he was basically going through the motions when he showed up here.

Moreover, she had looked into the competition as well, but the only side that might compete was Gareth, and no one else had any chance of winning.

That was why her confidence showed during her presentation.

Two hours later, after everyone presented their proposals, the results were announced on the spot.

To no surprise, Cordy retained the best spot in KPW Shopping Center, extending the contract for ten years this time.

That basically meant she did not have to worry about her flagship outlet in the immediate future.

Still, John politely offered a handshake after agreeing to the partnership. "Congratulations, Ms. Sachs. Here's to a fruitful partnership."

Cordy merely stared at his hand hesitantly and did not take it.

John did not seem to feel embarrassed by that and simply lowered his hand.

instead as a way of greeting, he promptly

to feel how distant John was

after he left, the other business owners also filed

busy,

been busy lately, but

bells I'm hearing? Though I heard through the grapevine that he's been single for

early in the morning to see him, and she's still waiting

start. "Oh. Well, no surprises

everyone to be a little understanding," Randy said, quickly defending John just then. "It's been a while since he was dating, but he still has a lot of work to do every day...

don't forget to send us an

"That's a promise."

was among the crowd as they left the building, chatting openly about John's personal

the end, John ended up

And here she thought...

everyone has different tastes, and John probably had no idea what that blind date

end, his blind date was young and

to her car and headed back

that she was clearly not paying attention and called

and smiled apologetically, "Sorry, I think I worked a little late last night, so I'm a little tired. If you don't mind, report to me again when we're back in the office. I'll sleep a wink

me keep you up,