A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 403

Cordy frowned at Patrick, who was grinning nonchalantly.

Ultimately, she didn’t leave and stood at his side to watch the rich and important

people filing into the ballroom.

Naturally, she saw Noel-who certainly rode a coattail well to be able to attend such a

prestigious charity ball.

In that sense, the same applied to Cordy, though it was more because of her personal

grudge with the host than other reasons.

That would be more or less the asame in Noel’s case, since Jessica was really

bringing out her checkbook to buy Noel’s complete allegiance.

Suddenly, the lights in the ballroom dimmed while a spotlight illuminated the center of

the stage; everyone turned towards it.

The emcee walked up above stage and spoke with succinct intonation, “Good

evening, everyone. Welcome to Stuart Holdings’ annual charity ball! Thank you

everyone for making time to attend this honorable occasion despite your busy

schedules.”

ballroom erupted with raucous clapping. Anyone who

the best in

well influence.

“And now, let’s invite our host for the night-Miss Jesscia Stuart, for her

give her a round of

up the stage in her red gown amidst the thunderous applause,

up to the emcee who passed the mic

and every move was

annual charity ball, and I do apologize beforehand

our hospitality proved insufficient. I would also like

learn and grow

trust.”

beamed at William below

parents and James. “I also would like to thank my immediate family for

helped me gain the strength I need to

but not least, I must thank the most

side at all times, I would never have the courage

independently. In fact, he was willing to leave work for an entire month

here

a name, but everyone present

referring to too.

turned towards

appeared uninterested; noticing Patrick’s gaze, she asked flatly without turning

“That’s the

good enough for you?” Patrick

apathetic while Patrick smiled a little gingerly, watching