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?”

Sachs! Did you design that dress yourself, or is it haute

High Fashion had been leading sales numbers far

brands in the country. Have you considered making a

market? Could you give a summary

stratagems?”

The journalists’ questions were endless, and Patrick spoke first, ‘We are just

ball together as

the journalists asked, “So, are rumors of a joint venture between

Sachs’s Starstream High

“Half,” Patrick replied.

journalists were

there is no joint management. I’m just an investor, while

everything from

an undisguised acknowledgment of Cordy’s business

of

trust Miss Sachs that much, Mr. Stuart?”

I’d mess

making

in amusement, and the mood

him with more questions about the

had a little cold a while ago, so he

suggested he rest for a few days-there’s nothing

in his stead. As for the surprise announcement,

it’s a surprise. Everyone will

anyway.”

he was done, Cordy was being questioned in turn, and she patiently replied,