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

had been leading

other similar brands in the country. Have you considered making

market? Could you give

stratagems?”

endless, and Patrick spoke first, ‘We

the ball together as

journalists asked, “So, are rumors of

Sachs’s Starstream High Fashion

“Half,” Patrick replied.

journalists were

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

herself is in charge of everything from brand

Patrick’s words were an undisguised

and in front of all those

“Do you trust Miss Sachs that much, Mr.

more than that. I’m mostly worried I’d mess

making it clear

amusement, and the

peppered him with more questions about the Stuarts,

mostly fine. He just had a little cold

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

since I’ll make donations in his stead.

since it’s a surprise. Everyone will find

anyway.”

was done, Cordy was being questioned