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.”

with raucous clapping. Anyone who could

event naturally stood amongst the best in showbiz,

well influence.

our host for the night-Miss Jesscia Stuart,

give her a round of applause,

Jessica strode up the stage in her

to the emcee who passed the mic

and every move was as confident as it was

is my first time hosting this annual charity ball, and I do apologize

would also like

and grow independent, and I’m

trust.”

at

also would like to thank my immediate

helped me gain the strength I need

not least, I must thank the most important person

I would never have the courage to host

he was willing to leave work for an entire month

company here

said a name, but everyone present knew exactly whom

referring to too.

Patrick turned towards

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

“That’s the

“What, not good enough

while Patrick smiled a