A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 212

Cordy was taken aback. “What is it?”

Zoe repeated Jay’s message then. “He said you should doubt everything my grandfather says not make hasty decisions. Also, you should wait for John until he explains everything to you.”

Cordy pursed her lips.

So, Jay actually knew everything-that was why he had been so helpful over the years.

And she actually thought that he was just being a good Samaritan.

Still, Zoe eventually could not help defending John.

and

“Look, Cordy,” Zoe said. “My brother would never fall in love with Jessica Stuart. The old folks must have decided on the engagement themselves, and not even John knows about it. If he did, he would never have brought you to the banquet hall-even if he doesn’t love you, there’s no need to humiliate himself and cause necessary trouble, don’t you think?! You have to believe in John!”

Nonetheless, Cordy calmly replied, “Zoe, what did you think is going to happen in the end after your grandfather has announced John’s engagement with Jessica in front of everyone, even if John is reluctant to play along?”

far ahead, since all she cared about was that John had been forced against his

reason with Zoe. “The what-ifs hold no

outcome.”

left perplexed at that-who was trying to be the

in John. I agree that my grandfather struck first to cut off John’s escape, but John never takes anything lying down. He’ll find a way to annul

actually wanted to avoid knocking Zoe

rulers of Rocktown and ranked at least in the top five among the most important dynasties in Zidonia. That meant they had a reputation to uphold, and they would

might say that the announcement had already set them on a point

Cordy

could smile, Cordy added, “All good things must come

Zoe was speechless.

no chance of

if she hid it well. Why else would she tolerate John’s

really end things

actually anticipated what Cordy would

did that man know something

matter how things turn out between John and myself, you and I will

Zoe pursed her lips.