A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 208

Chapter 208

Cordy took her seat, neither cowed nor pompous as she spoke, “Thank you, Mr. Levine.”

“I’m sure you understand why I’ve invited you to my humble abode-we’re all business people and time is money, so let me cut to the chase,” Alan said bluntly. “I would like you to leave my grandson.”

“A relationship only concerns the two individuals involved. I don’t believe it’s appropriate for you to meddle with your grandson’s affairs,” Cordy replied, equally bluntly.

She was certainly not humbled or meek despite the pressure Alan was projecting.

However, it was not as if she could not leave John-they were not so intimate that they could turn against family.

And after Alan announced John’s engagement to Jessica in front of so many people, said engagement was set in stone.

Cordy’s relationship with John would in turn end unceremoniously.

Even so, she would rather she could end things candidly with John instead of having others intervening.

She had her own principles and dignity too.

“I like your attitude, Ms. Sachs,” Alan suddenly said.

As Cordy blinked, he commented, “I thought you’d be more afraid, but you certainly changed my opinion with your show of composure.”

Pausing for a moment, he then said, “I understand that you have a past, but I have also seen your more recent remarkable feats. After all, no plain Jane would ever capture my grandson’s heart.”

He stared at Cordy then, but she was returning his gaze, not at all under the impression she was accepted despite what he said.

“That being said, it’s not up to just anyone to become the wife of the Levines’ scion. More conditions must be met, such as an equally important family background,” Alan said directly. “In fact, you can pick any member of my family to be your spouse, barring John.”

Cordy raised a brow. “Are there any such members in your family?”

“Jay Parker,” Alan replied.

“You don’t roll a dice to decide who you marry,” Cordy said succinctly.

“All I’m saying is that it’s your birth-not your disposition-that makes you unfit to marry John,” Alan insisted. “And any relationship without the family’s blessing would never be happy. I know you’re understanding enough not to push for something with so little returns.”

Cordy pursed her lips.