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?”

that dress yourself, or is it

Sachs! Starstream High Fashion had been leading sales

other similar brands in the country. Have you considered making a push

Could you give

stratagems?”

and

together as partners. Please don’t

rumors of

Starstream

“Half,” Patrick replied.

journalists were

are partners, but there is no joint management. I’m

of everything

Patrick’s words were an undisguised

in front of all those journalists at

much, Mr. Stuart?” One of the

mostly worried I’d mess things up

said jokingly, his words making it clear of his confidence

amusement, and the mood

with more questions about the

had a little cold a while ago, so he

coming since the doctors suggested he rest for a few days-there’s nothing

I’ll make donations in his stead. As for the surprise

say more since it’s a surprise. Everyone will find out during

anyway.”

was being questioned in turn,