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

had

in the country. Have you considered making a

market? Could you give

stratagems?”

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

together as partners. Please

rumors of a joint

Starstream High

“Half,” Patrick replied.

journalists

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

herself is in charge of everything

an undisguised acknowledgment

and in front of all

“Do you trust Miss Sachs that much, Mr. Stuart?” One of the journalists

“It’s more than that. I’m mostly worried I’d mess things up if I tried to help

jokingly, his words making it clear of his confidence in

journalists laguehd in amusement, and

more questions about the

He just had a little cold a while

he rest for a few days-there’s nothing

since I’ll make donations in his stead.

it’s a surprise. Everyone

anyway.”

Cordy was being questioned in turn, and