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,

watched as he did, able to feel how distant John

the other business owners also

really busy, Martin—he came late and left as soon as he

been busy lately, but today..."

I heard through the grapevine that he's been single

said, lowering his voice mysteriously. "His girlfriend came early in the morning to see him, and she's still

realized with a start. "Oh. Well,

ask 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... so, unfortunately, the

to send us an invitation

"That's a promise."

the crowd as they left

end, John ended up

And here she thought...

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

in the end, his blind date was young and

her car and headed back

was giving a report along the way, he noticed that

a little late last night, so I'm a little tired.

let me keep you up,