Chapter 803

Cordy laughed dryly—John’s brazen attitude never did change.

"Why are you laughing?" John frowned, her laughter upsetting him somewhat.

"Because you're younger."

"You must be overjoyed." John grinned smugly.

Cordy smiled, but said nothing.

"And don't change the subject," John said sternly. "Don't meet Patrick Stuart ever again from now on. It upsets me."

"We have a business partnership," she replied.

She always kept business and personal affairs separate, and Patrick always had been a gentleman.

"If we ever were going to be together, we already would have. We certainly wouldn't wait until now," Cordy added bluntly.

"Fine, then how about this?" John said, as if suddenly coming to a realization. "Call me whenever you're meeting him, even if it's for business. I'll sit in."

Cordy stared at him incredulously. How could he get so petty?

"Trade secrets are involved. Having a third party would be inconvenient."

"Then I can wait outside while you have your discussion."

"Could yo