A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 402

Cordy and John’s eyes met.

There seemed to be unspoken emotions in their gazes, yet at the same time, there

seemed to be nothing.

Silence ensued between them until Jessica spoke up,” Patrick, my dear cousin-a

shame that you beat me to a partnership with Cordy!”

“Is that so?” Patrick replied, cordial as ever with Jesscia.

“I’ve been saying that I’d like to partner with her, but never did have the chance,”

Jessica said, appearing genuinely disappointed. “On the other hand, you seemed to

really hit it off with her! It’s left me really upset for a while.”

“Now, now—you shouldn’t overreach, Jessica. Mr. Levine there leads a lot of people

and multiple elite businesses. I’m just a startup, so don’t snuff me out so soon now,”

Patrick said, seemingly jokingly as he jibed Jessica’s family for their greed.

“Come on. We’re family, aren’t we? What’s mine is yours. You have my best wishes in

Cordy- Johnny, here. Let’s drink to

intimately wrapped

was offering a toast, as if to

Cordy watched coolly, as John didn’t raise

He didn’t raise his glass to drink when Jessica told him to either, which

a little

quickly smoothed things over. “You might not be

able to drink for the next

him then, but Patrick

can skip the toast-we’re family anyway, so

event as well, and there’s more guests

us. We’re family, after all. We can

we shall oblige,” Jessica smiled. “Please, enjoy the ball. John and I

be going now.”

“Alright. Scoot.”

on John’s

were glued to Cordy, who looked so naturally beautiful

at Patrick’s side.

reminded him softly, “your grandfather

there.”

but ultimately left with her without

they were gone, Patrick

glass of

not eloping with you

her eyes at him, while Patrick shrugged. “I