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?”

actually left stumped by Cordy’s words-she had never thought that far ahead, since all she cared about was that John had been forced

to reason with Zoe. “The what-ifs

outcome.”

trying to be the reasonable one

still have faith in John. I agree that my grandfather struck first to cut off John’s escape, but John never takes anything lying down.

wanted to avoid knocking Zoe off her

five among the most important dynasties in Zidonia. That meant they had a reputation to uphold, and they would not annul the engagement so easily after publicly

announcement had already set

Cordy

smile, Cordy added, “All good things must

Zoe was speechless.

there really no chance of

hid it well. Why else would she tolerate John’s advances, especially after

in love really end things

what Jay said he had actually anticipated what Cordy would believe, even what she would ultimately

man know something

turn out between John and myself, you and

Zoe pursed her lips.