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?”

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

Starstream High Fashion had been leading sales

brands in the country. Have

Could you give a

stratagems?”

and Patrick spoke

the ball together as partners. Please

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

Sachs’s Starstream High Fashion

“Half,” Patrick replied.

The journalists were

no joint management. I’m just

charge of everything from brand marketing to

Patrick’s words were an undisguised acknowledgment of

front of all

much, Mr. Stuart?”

mess things up if

said jokingly, his words making it clear

in amusement, and the mood

questions about the Stuarts, and so

He just had a little cold a

the doctors suggested he rest for a few

donations in his stead. As for

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

anyway.”

Cordy was being questioned in turn,