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.

as a way of greeting, he promptly

did, able to feel how distant John was toward

owners also filed

was when Cordy heard someone joking, "Your CEO's really busy, Martin—he came late and left as soon as

been busy lately, but today..."

I'm hearing? Though I heard through the grapevine that he's

in the

a start. "Oh. Well, no surprises

dating, but he still has a lot of work to do every day... so, unfortunately, the only

forget to send

"That's a promise."

left the building, chatting openly about John's personal

the end, John ended up hooking up with his blind

And here she thought...

different tastes, and John probably had no idea what that blind date of his was going

blind date

and headed back to her

was giving a report along the way, he noticed that she was clearly not

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

let me keep you up,