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.

of greeting, he

as he did, able to feel how distant John was toward

other business owners also filed out of

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

busy lately, but today..."

Though I heard through the

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

realized with a start. "Oh. Well, no surprises

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

don't forget to send us an

"That's a promise."

as they left the building, chatting openly about

in the end, John ended up hooking up with his

And here she thought...

tastes, and John probably had no idea what that blind

the end, his blind date was

and headed back to

he noticed that she was clearly not paying attention and

smiled apologetically, "Sorry, I think I worked a little late last night, so I'm a little tired. If you

me keep you up,