A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 398

Patrick kept smiling faintly, giving an impression of politeness and refined elegance.

“I feel like I’m really on the red carpet for the first time/ he whispered into Cordy’s ear

as he did. “And it’s all thanks to you. I’m sure John wants me dead now.”

“Eyes on the road,” Cordy snapped, though she was smiling too.

Patrick’s smile broadened, while journalists captured every moment of their

interaction, bombarding them with questions as they approached.

“Mr. Stuart! Why are you attending the charity ball with Miss Sachs? Is there a special

connection here?’

“Mr. Stuart! Rumor has it that your grandfather, Monty Stuart, was taken ill. Will he be

attending the ball?’

“Mr. Stuart! It was alleged that your family has a special surprise announcement in

store for us, aside from the charity drive. Would you care to tell us what it is?”

“Miss Sachs! What’s your relationship with Mr. Stuart? Are you attending this charity

ball as Mr. Stuart’s companion, or did the Stuarts extend a special invitation?”

Did you design that dress

Sachs! Starstream High Fashion had been leading sales numbers far

other similar brands in the country. Have you considered

give a summary

stratagems?”

endless, and Patrick spoke first, ‘We

the ball together as partners. Please don’t

One of the journalists asked, “So, are rumors

Starstream High

“Half,” Patrick replied.

The journalists were confused.

are partners, but there is no

is in charge of everything from brand

Patrick’s words were an undisguised acknowledgment of

of

Sachs that much, Mr. Stuart?”

mess

his words making it clear of his

The journalists laguehd in amusement, and the mood was certainly

Still, they peppered him with more questions about the Stuarts, and so

is mostly fine. He just had a little cold a while ago,

coming since the doctors suggested he rest for a few

in his stead. As for the surprise announcement,

it’s a surprise. Everyone will find out during

anyway.”

done, Cordy was being questioned in