The Returning Ex

By that point, Robin came out from behind the counter to greet the landlord, “Mr. Reyes, she is Sophia, the one who is interested in renting the place.”

The landlord turned to look at Sophia as he nodded. “Nice to meet you.”

Sophia responded with a smile. “Likewise.”

Meanwhile, John maintained an aloof expression as he turned to enter the shop as if he were at his own territory. “Let’s talk inside.”

Sophia knew nothing of renting a shop lot, so she left the negotiations up to John and Zack. The four of them sat by one of the tables, while Sophia was focused on reading the contract the landlord brought with him, which was for her perusal later on. After going through the entire contract, Sophia didn’t seem to find anything she felt needed amendments.

In the meantime, John waited until she finished reading the contract before saying, “Let me go through that.”

the contract to him, John laid eyes on the ring on her finger, which he felt was a little too dazzling on her. He spent a few seconds staring at the ring before looking toward her, but she was so focused on the meeting

landlord, such as the usable areas within the shop, as well as permission regarding renovation. The professional manner in which Zack stated his questions seemed to have

mentioning their rights, so that is unacceptable. Aside from that, shouldn’t we pay our own utility bills? Why are you in

was indeed listed in the contract that she would have to pay the bills to the landlord alongside the rent. Moreover, she realized that the rates would go according to

while he replied, “I had always been doing it like this, as do the rest of the landowners on this street. You can ask around if

tell me what are your rates for water

on Mr. Reyes’ face faltered a little as he said, “On this street, electricity costs five for each unit, while each tonne of water would cost five. As soon as

point in working on this anymore.” John put down the contract before looking toward Sophia. “I can

her mouth hung agape, Sophia was dumbfounded by how things turned out. John stood up as soon as he said, “I know someone from around the area, so I know how the bills are charged.” He then turned to look at Robin, but the latter

contract the same as this?”