A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 33

“Really?” Richard asked.

“Of course,” Cordy replied-it was Alan’s seventieth birthday tomorrow, after all.

And with that assurance, Richard happily left with Winston, while Cordy quickly got changed, put on makeup, and went to work.

She had just entered her office when Vince Cartman approached her and presented an invitation. “Ms. Sachs? Mr. Alan Levine from Levine Ventures is celebrating his birthday tomorrow, and he has sent you an invitation.”

Cordy opened it casually, and saw her name written on the card with outrageously artistic calligraphy

For some reason, she was sure it was John who wrote it.

The door suddenly opened, and Cordy looked up to see Noel entering. I need to talk to you, sis.”

Cordy sent Vince out of the room while handily hiding her invitation.

Noel snapped right then, “I had something to do and left work early! You didn’t have to put on notice that I skipped work on the company’s administration portal, did you?”

She flew into a rage the instant she saw the notification on the company’s official portal-she was the CEO! Being reported for skipping work? Everyone would be laughing at her!

regulations, and everyone is treated

you skipping

this company,” Cordy replied, leveling a cool look at Noel. “In other words, I don’t answer to its

but

this unacceptable, you are free to leave the company.”

knew it,’ Noel thought to herself right

any chance to

not about to fall for

give in, Noel said, “I was at fault

sneered. “You

teeth clenching

indignation and humiliation she

even as she returned

took a long while to

Cordy going to attend

“Dad never told me that she’s bringing her-he’s always cared more

face.”

other words, she was saying that bringing that Cordy would

of the highest order,” Noel added. “Any company or person who falls a little short would not make the list.