A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 314

John eventually asked, "Do you mind if I take a copy?"

"No," Cordy replied.

"Thank you."

Cordy pursed her lips—he was thanking her even though he was helping her with her case.

"I'm going now.I'll call you right away if there's any development s on my end," he said and left without a delay.

"I only have two weeks," Cordy reminded him.

"I know."

With that, she watched as he left.He had looked composed and showed no nerves when he read the file, but he left in such a hurry.

So, it was going to be difficult for him too? Zoe returned soon after John left, but she and Quinn probably did not leave, and Zoe returned once she saw John leave.

that she has other stuff to do,"

that she'll inform you immediately once she has something on the case and that you should contact her as

"Alright," Cordy replied.

staring at her for a long while. She asked without looking up, "What is

about John..."

Cordy pursed her lips.

between him, you, and Jessica, but there was no way it would work now that he thought about it. He never anticipated

the Stuarts now know about you, you were never going to escape unscathed. Of course, it's also impossible for John to cut all ties with you right away to be with Jessica—what's more, he doesn't love her, and he'd never marry her even if you

incriminated you to force John to play to their tune. I'm not accusing you or blaming you for anything, but I just want to say that things are very awkward for

in case Cordy misunderstood something,

be

I promise you, John would never allow you to come to harm even

give him such a hard time.I'm really worried his heart would

not," Cordy said, her

came

agreement?" Zoe

"Maybe later," Cordy said.