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 yourself, or

“Miss Sachs! Starstream High Fashion had

brands in the country. Have you considered making

Could you give

stratagems?”

questions were endless, and Patrick spoke first,

together as partners.

“So, are rumors of a

Sachs’s Starstream

“Half,” Patrick replied.

journalists were

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

everything from

were an undisguised acknowledgment of Cordy’s business

front of all those journalists at

that much, Mr. Stuart?” One

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

words making it clear of his

in amusement,

him with more questions about

grandfather is mostly fine. He just had a little cold a while ago,

since the doctors suggested he rest for a few days-there’s

about, since I’ll make donations in his stead. As

it’s a surprise. Everyone will find out during

anyway.”

was being questioned in turn, and she patiently replied,