Chapter 1182


    Chapter 1182


    John could barely exert much strength with his right hand, and he was so busy he almost forgot that he


    was half a patient.


    His doctor did insist that he rest frequently and attend rehabilitation sessions regrly.


    The next day, Cordy was working in her office at Starstream Group when Robin entered. “We just


    received a tip, Ms. Sachs…”


    “What is it?”


    “The CEO of SYX Corp is going to have dinner with Gareth Bryant tonight. He’s the board chairman of


    Future Tech.”


    “So?’ Cordy asked, frowning—she was unusually irritated whenever John was mentioned.


    “Well, Future Tech had been trying to gain a foothold here in North City with a physical outlet. They had


    one in a rather remote location, but performance has not been ideal for them. Recently, rumor has it


    that Gareth was trying to get a lease in KPW Shopping Center, but that went south too… Therefore, it’s


    reasonable to specte that he is having dinner with SYX’s CEO to discuss a lease


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    Cordy scowled, naturally understanding what Robin was hinting at.


    He was concerned that Gareth had his eyes on their lead lot in KPW Shopping Center.


    There would already be considerablepetition given that the lot was at the centermost spot of the


    shopping center, and the reshuffling therefore affected them the most.


    She put away the documents she had been reading, feeling even more indescribable irritation.


    She had already lost sleep when she got homest night, having no idea if John was scheming against


    her.


    Still, she must admit that business folk inevitably prioritized their interest, and John must have been


    working so hard to grow his estate.


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    There was no reason to harass her, and he might be over her too.


    After all, he never showed up around her even though it has been a while since Patrick left him at the


    altar. In fact, he neither received a text nor a call.


    Taking a deep breath, Cordy said, “Find out where they will be having dinner.”


    “You mean…”


    “Let’s bump into him.”


    “Yes, Ms. Sachs.”


    Robin left and soon returned with the address.


    Cordy left work early for the day and went straight to the restaurant, having booked the private room


    next to where John and Gareth would be dining.


    She arranged for someone to watch the door as well, and when both John and Gareth arrived at the


    restaurant, she stepped out, running right into them.


    There was a smile on John’s face for a split second before he appeared surprised.


    “What a coincidence.” Cordy greeted Gareth right then. “It’s been a while, Mr. Bryant. Are you dining


    here?”


    “Yes. Are you here to eat too?”


    “Yes. I’ve booked this room, in fact.”


    “Oh, we’re right next door,” Gareth smiled. “I’ve heard that you’re well-informed, Ms. Sachs, but I didn’t


    expect you to be that well- informed.”


    Cordy would naturally rather die than admit it. “You tter me, Mr. Bryant, but this is just a coincidence.


    And since it’s such a nice coincidence, why don’t we eat together?”


    “Well…” Gareth nced at John.


    John shrugged. “I’m fine either way.”


    Gareth nodded. “Let’s eat together, then.”


    In the end, no matter how much scheme and plot behind the scenes, business folk could never afford


    to get on anyone’s bad side.


    And with that, Cordy easily joined John and Gareth at dinner, and they sat down, with Gareth sitting


    between her and John while their subordinates sat around them.


    As they got started, Cordy raised her ss, “I heard your Al tech has been applied to business a while


    ago, Mr. Bryant. I was just thinking about asking if there’s anything that suits mypany’s needs,


    since I’d like us to develop technically as well.”