A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1389

Marvin was earnestly relieved. All he wanted was that capital injection to keep Saunderia standing—anything else could wait!

He did not shy away from affirming Sam too. "We really owe you this time, Sam."

Though Sam was not too enthusiastic, he replied, "That's mostly thanks to Johnny's help. He gave me the money once I asked and offered me some suggestions on how to resolve Saunderia's issues."

"Yes, you should learn from him," Marvin said, pleased nonetheless. "He's always had an acumen for business even as a youth. You've made a good friend."

As Sam nodded, Ryan was left seething.

He never expected Sam to easily resolve Saunderia's monetary issue. While he would rather Saunderia be safe instead of going bankrupt as well, Sam's contribution still made him uncomfortable.

As such, he could resist adding sarcastically, "No friend can protect you for life in the end, and John Levine won't help you again if you fail this time. Don't keep bothering the man when he has company to manage himself—learn to stand on your own feet!"

"He's learning to do just that," Quinn retorted, leaping to Sam's defense. "He did well when we traveled abroad to negotiate a joint venture."

She did not want Ryan to keep belittling Sam like that. Also, whether she had imagined it or not, she had the nagging feeling that Ryan was not offering advice—he simply could not stand Sam doing well.

Ryan's voice cooled as well. "Everything depends on the outcome. Don't praise him over nothing—I really think you're losing your sense of self."