Chapter 212

Cordy was taken aback. "What is it?"

Zoe repeated Jay's message then. "He said you should doubt everything my grandfather says and not make hasty decisions. Also, you should wait for John until he explains everything to you."

Cordy pursed her lips.

So, Jay actually knew everything—that was why he had been so helpful over the years.

And she actually thought that he was just being a good Samaritan.

Still, Zoe eventually could not help defending John.

"Look, Cordy," Zoe said. "My brother would never fall in love with Jessica Stuart. The old folks must have decided on the engagement themselves, and not even John knows about it. If he did, he would never have brought you to the banquet hall—even if he doesn't love you, there's no need to humiliate himself and cause necessary trouble, don't you think?! You have to believe in John!"

Nonetheless, Cordy calmly replied, "Zoe, what did you think will happen after your grandfather has announced John's engagement with Jessica in front of