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?”

words-she had never thought that far ahead, since all she cared

reason with Zoe. “The what-ifs

outcome.”

left perplexed at that-who was trying to

John. “No, Cordy… What I mean is that you should 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. He’ll

avoid knocking Zoe off her

top 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

say that the announcement had already

Cordy

Zoe could smile, Cordy added, “All good things must come to an

Zoe was speechless.

chance of turning things

would she tolerate John’s advances, especially after

people in love really end things

actually anticipated what Cordy would believe, even

that man

turn out between John and myself, you and I will be the same,” Cordy

Zoe pursed her lips.