The Returning Ex

As soon as the landlord began making compromises, Zack also softened his attitude. They were told that the duration of the rent would depend on the rates of the rent, as it wouldn’t do to sign a few years’ contract, only to have the rent go up during the consequent years. It would result in a predicament wherein the renter couldn’t afford the rent, yet they weren’t allowed to sublet it as well; nobody in their right mind would agree to that.

The landlord somehow took on a more easygoing attitude as he promised to not increase the rent as long as they agreed to settle into the place long term, as well as check on the market rates if he had to increase the rent.

John held his gaze on the landlord for a long while—so long that the rest of them were beginning to feel awkward about it—before sitting down once again. “We can look into it if that’s what you intend to propose.”

Relief washed over Sophia upon hearing that, and she was feeling fortunate to have Zack and John’s aid, or else she would’ve been swindled by the landlord. As she cast a glance at John, she felt more reassured all of a sudden.

Her presence wasn’t required throughout the rest of the negotiation, as she had a hard time understanding anything at all despite having been sitting there since the beginning. She thus walked over to the counter, only to find Robin sulking behind it. There was a pout on her face as she said in a low voice, “I must’ve been swindled.”

Sophia lowered her voice as well as she replied, “I was nearly swindled too. I never knew there are so many complications involved.”

before asking, “How are you related to that guy? He seems to have a

John, she

closer look at him.

figured Robin might be telling the truth, as John’s photo was frequently showcased in financial news articles. The

the contract in her stead. They made quick work of it, while the landlord seemed pleased by the end of the negotiation as he was all smiles. As he had some other matters to tend to, the landlord drove

walked toward the entrance as she looked at Zack. “Is everything

person. Within the year, he already went through a few tenants who never managed to stay for long, so he was

he would still think of toying with

turned around to look around the shop. “Is everything

settled.” Zack maintained