A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 532

“More or less.”

Cordy did not want to make her happiness obvious, as she was selfishly convinced that only John was allowed to see it.

“Well, I’m afraid I have to be a killjoy,” Patrick said, his tone clearly serious just then.

Cordy frowned slightly, but it was enough for John to notice that reaction and stare fixedly at her.

“You see, I have news: Jessica is missing,” Patrick said very clearly then.

“Missing?” Cordy’s heart skipped a beat, as if something horrible would happen.

“After John exposed Jessica’s side of the family at his trial, they, along with my grandfather and myself were brought in to assist with the investigation. James was placed under arrest since there was enough evidence against him, but when William, my grandfather, and myself were released, the authorities informed us that Jessica went missing the instant they moved to arrest her, and was told that she was not in Rocktown.”

Cordy asked-that was where

She left for North City, actually,” Patrick admitted. “The authorities just found out that she arrived at North City yesterday, and I suspected that

Cordy said confidently, since she never

must admit that John’s move was absolutely breathtaking. You have to know that my grandfather had tried

tell that Patrick was earnestly impressed

he’d like to work for me, now that Levine Ventures is liquidated?” Patrick asked, and assured

thought I’m your savior?” Cordy asked,

certainly pragmatic, weren’t

hope. He’s too busy,” Cordy added,

press the

John were extremely rare. If Patrick was interested,

in as a prosecutor for the trial, many things