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.”

The ballroom erupted with raucous clapping. Anyone

event naturally stood amongst the best in showbiz, boasting

well influence.

our host for the

give her a round of

stage in her red gown amidst the thunderous

to the emcee who passed the mic

tactful, and every move was as confident as it

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

also like to thank

to learn and grow independent, and I’m

trust.”

and beamed at William below stage before turning

and James. “I also would like to thank

care. They’ve helped me gain the strength I need to make something for

least, I must thank the most important person in my life.

would never

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

company here in

Jessica never said a name, but everyone present

referring to too.

Patrick turned

She appeared uninterested; noticing Patrick’s gaze, she asked flatly

“That’s

not good enough for

Patrick smiled a little gingerly, watching