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.”

little too dazzling on her. He spent a few

basic info about the shop lot from the 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

out the obligations of the tenant without mentioning their rights, so that is unacceptable. Aside from that, shouldn’t we pay our own utility bills? Why are you in charge of that, and why do you get to decide

it 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 the market rate of the shop’s rental,

“I had always been doing it like this, as do the rest of the landowners on this street.

escaped John. “If that’s the case, can you tell me what are your

“On this street, electricity costs five for each unit, while each tonne of water would cost five. As soon as usage exceeds three tonnes, the rates will

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

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

the same as