A Life Debt Repaid By Cheng Xiaocheng Chapter 9
Chapter 9
After a while, Randy told John it was the time for the meeting, and John left his office. Kyle—who had
been waiting in the guest room—watched as all the executives walked past from behind the ss
wall.“Is that Mr. Levine?” Kyle asked.Debbie the secretary nced at the people outside, and quickly
said, “Yes, Mr. Levine is on his way to a board meeting.”Kyle lowered his teacup and studied the
people outside, and Randy just happened to turn around.Kyle quickly smiled and nodded in greeting at
Randy.Although Randy was frowning, he nodded politely and followed John into the elevator.Randy
certainly did not know that Kyle could not see John from his perspective, only that everyone else was
walking behind Randy.Kyle returned to his seat in turn to wait for ‘John’.Levine Ventures would soon be
establishing the biggestmerce guild in the world in North City, with a building to bepleted
soon. Since Jessop Corp’s main business was high fashion and they were looking to get involved in
electronicmerce, they would get a good spot soon if they built a partnership with Levine Ventures
early on.However, John spent the entire morning at the board meeting.When Kyle asked at noon, he
was told that John had left for lunch with a partner and would return in the afternoon.When he asked in
the afternoon, he was told that John was at an on-site survey, but he probably would return.When he
asked in the evening, most employees in the building, including John, had already left work for the
day!Kyle’s face was left ashen.He was the scion and the CEO of one of North City’s top corporations,
and yet he ended up being stood up by John for an entire day. Even if Debbie kept apologizing, he felt
that John was deliberately messing with him!And he had no grudge with him!Furious, he stormed out of
Levine Ventures headquarters and got into his car, and that was when he received a call. “Noel.”“Hey,
Kyle! I heard you spent the whole day at Levine Ventures. You must’ve had a pleasant meeting with
John Levine, right?” Noel asked fawningly.Kyle’s expression darkened as Noel continued. “I’m going to
have dinner with Mandy. Would you like to join us, or are you eating with Mr. Levine?”“I’m fine. You girls
enjoy yourself.”He certainly was not going to tell Noel he was not even allowed to meet John, and that
he was not in the mood to hang out with them.Still, Noel was sharp enough to notice. “What’s wrong?
Are you in a bad mood?”“No, I’m just a little tired. I’m thinking about going home soon to sleep.”“Alright,Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.
have a good night.” Noel appeared to care enough. “By the way, what does Mr. Levine look like? Is he
like one of those middle-aged men with dad bods?”“No, but his looks are average,” Kyle critiqued.“I
guess.” Noel giggled. “Alright, I won’t keep you, Kyle. I’m arriving at the restaurant soon.”Kyle, however,
was left glowering after hanging up.Cordy had already left him infuriated in the morning, and now John
humiliated him.He was shaking even as he tried to restrain his temper!…Over at North Garden, Cordy
was nning to order takeout for the night when her phone started to ring.It was the number from this
morning—it was not hard to remember it when the number 8 was all over the screen.Taking a deep
breath, Cordy refreshed his memory, having nned how to reject the man’s
invitation.“Mommy!”However, when Richard’s chipper voice eximed from the other end, Cordy’s
words were left stuck in his throat.At the same time, Richard continued excitedly, “I missed you so
much, Mommy. Daddy and I areing to pick you up for dinner. We’ll be there in ten!”Cordy was
speechless.John was certainly cunning!…Eventually, Cordy limped out to the entrance of the
apartment block on her crutches, where John was leaning against his all-too-conspicuous Maybach,
somehow more eye-catching than the car.She could already see a crowd around him. Men, women,
young, and old—they were all staring at him, but he ignored them. In fact, his gaze finally showed focus
when he saw her, and he strode toward her and took away her crutches.While Cordy frowned, he
scooped her up in his arms the next instant and headed toward the car.It drew even more stares, but
Cordy took a deep breath and decided to give her silent assent.When they got in the car, Richard
called out to her adorably, “Mommy!”The boy was smiling sweetly at Cordy, and her heart always
softened every time she saw him.It was just three days since they were apart, but Richard promptly
gave her a big hug while eximing excitedly, “I missed you so much, Mommy! Daddy said that we will
be having a big dinner today. Are you hungry, Mommy?”“Yes, I am.” Cordy smiled.“Me, too! We should
eat more soon.”“Of course.”As the car took them to the restaurant, Richard and Cordy were making
merry.John simply sat near them without butting in, but the smile on his face was obvious.When they
arrived at the restaurant, a waiter led them to a window seat.However, Cordy blinked just as they sat
down.It was a minute gesture, but John sharply noticed it although he was holding the menu.He turned
around and saw Noel, who was having a happy conversation with Mandy Jessop at the next table.As
Kyle’s sister, Mandy’s contribution was indisputable in Noel’s sess in seducing Kyle and stealing
him away from Cordy.Mandy was herself an actress—not first-rate, but she had a fanbase
regardless.“Shouldn’t you be on a ne? I heard you have another projecting up.”“Yeah, but they
are shooting it in North City. I’d never leave if they shot elsewhere,” Mandy replied loftily.“I’lle visit
you when you’re free,” Noel said, and added as she suddenly remembered, “By the way, Levine
Ventures are investing in the production too, yes?”“Oh, don’t even mention them.” Mandy’s eyes
shed with disgust.“What? Why?”“Their heir, John Levine, has just returned to the country, but they’re
saying he has his eyes on me and wants to arrange a marriage interview.”“Really?” Noel gasped in
surprise, while John remained impassive nearby.He continued to order more food, while asking Cordy
what she liked from time to time.“Oh, this is killing me.” Mandy was stillining indignantly.
“There’s no way I’d choose him! Not only is he ugly, but he also has a kid! Who would want to be a
baby mama?”“That’s true. You’re so gorgeous and it’d be a waste to marry him,” Noel said, ttering
her.“I’m so worried now that he’s so obsessed he might get aggressive. You know how important his
family is in North City—my dad would’ve yed along,” Mandy said unhappily.“Well, it’s your fault for
being too beautiful,” Noel joked.Mandy looked smug right then—Noel really knew how to tter a
person, and Mandy certainly relished it.“Oh, let’s forget about him. By the way, how are things going
with Kyle? Why isn’t there an announcement to annul his engagement yet?”“He’s been with my sis for
years. He has to be considerate for her sake,” Noel said understandingly.“Considerate? To Cordy
Sachs?!” Mandy was almost speechless. “What is there to be considerate about when she slept around
at eighteen and had a child out of wedlock? I’d just jump off a building if I were her instead of showing
my face anywhere!”Cordypletely ignored her, while letting Richard pick the desserts he
wanted.John suddenly rose to his feet. “I need the washroom for a moment.”“Okay,” Cordy replied.He
returned soon enough, while the waiter from before approached Noel and Mandy.“Apologies,dies,
but this restaurant has been reserved for the night.”