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?”

design that dress

Sachs! Starstream High Fashion had been leading sales

country. Have you considered

give a summary of

stratagems?”

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

as

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

Starstream High

“Half,” Patrick replied.

The journalists

no joint management. I’m just an investor,

is in charge of everything from

were an undisguised acknowledgment of

in front of all

trust Miss Sachs that much, Mr. Stuart?” One of

that. I’m mostly worried I’d mess things up if I tried to

making it clear of his confidence

in amusement,

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

He just had a little cold

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

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

it’s a surprise. Everyone will find

anyway.”

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