A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 1188

Cordy was actually confident.

Having built a partnership with Gareth Bryant, he naturally had to defer to her. As such, he was basically going through the motions when he showed up here.

Moreover, she had looked into the competition as well, but the only side that might compete was Gareth, and no one else had any chance of winning.

That was why her confidence showed during her presentation.

Two hours later, after everyone presented their proposals, the results were announced on the spot.

To no surprise, Cordy retained the best spot in KPW Shopping Center, extending the contract for ten years this time.

That basically meant she did not have to worry about her flagship outlet in the immediate future.

Still, John politely offered a handshake after agreeing to the partnership. “Congratulations, Ms. Sachs. Here’s to a fruitful partnership.”

Cordy merely stared at his hand hesitantly and did not take it.

John did not seem to feel embarrassed by that and simply lowered his hand.

instead as a way of greeting, he promptly

to feel how distant John

owners also filed out

someone joking, “Your CEO’s really busy, Martin—he came late and left

been busy lately,

bells I’m hearing? Though I heard

Randy said, lowering his voice mysteriously. “His girlfriend came early in the morning to see him, and she’s still waiting in his

with a start. “Oh. Well, no

been a while since he was dating, but he

don’t forget to send

“That’s a promise.”

left the building, chatting openly about John’s

John ended up hooking up with

And here she thought…

John probably had no idea what that blind date of

his blind date was young

returned to her car and headed back

way, he noticed that she was clearly not paying attention and called out,

smiled apologetically, “Sorry, I think I worked a little late last night, so I’m a little tired. If you don’t mind, report to me again when we’re back in the office. I’ll sleep a wink for the

course. Don’t let me keep you up, Ms.