A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 413

After returning to the ballroom, Cordy and Patrick headed straight for the main

entrance.

Somehow, Cordy had to admit that after a couple seemingly nonchalant rubs by John,

her ankle felt much better in contrast to the pain from the sprain earlier.

As such, she could walk much better now.

That was when Patrick made a joke. “I didn’t think you were that compliant, Ms.

Sachs.”

Naturally, he was referring to her giving in to John’s insistence.

However, she was not being compliant or anything-she simply decided to leave and

therefore had no reason to drag her feet.

But before they could really leave, a man suddenly appeared out of nowhere, greeting

Patrick respectfully. “Mr. Stuart, Mr. William Stuart would like to see you now. Could

you please come with me?”

Patrick narrowed his eyes at the thought of meeting the brother of his grandfather and

turned toward Cordy.

“I can leave on my own,” she said shortly. “Please arrange a

the airport.”

Patrick hesitated for a

when he did not stand

understood that.

partners in the

were involved.

the chauffeur receive you at the entrance,” Patrick

“Okay,” Cordy replied.

phone call while he left with

headed straight to the entrance in turn, but just as she stopped

no one is to leave

Cord/s eyes narrowed. She

event where such a rule

the

You will be allowed to

“Why?” Cordy could

information revealed at the ball that mustn’t be

guests are not

formal, and even if Cordy had no idea

she was not able to leave until Patrick was

She returned to the ballroom to stand in a quiet corner, where the

on to

texted Patrick: [The

Patrick’s reply only came ten minutes later. [Just wait. I’ll

in her corner and

the auction, which