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.

own,” she said shortly. “Please arrange

the airport.”

Patrick hesitated for a

stall when he did not stand to gain anything,

understood that.

were just ordinary partners in the first place and not that close where

were involved.

‘Til have the chauffeur receive you at the entrance,” Patrick told her. “Travel

“Okay,” Cordy replied.

a phone call while he left

Cordy headed straight to the entrance in turn,

but no one is to leave before the

Cord/s eyes narrowed. She had never heard

Was there any social event where such a rule was imposed at all? Even if they

the

the ballroom. You will be allowed to leave

could not

information revealed at the ball that mustn’t be leaked ahead

are not allowed

and even if Cordy had

true, she just knew that she was not able to leave until Patrick

the ballroom to stand in a quiet corner, where

on

She texted Patrick: [The guards aren’t letting

minutes later. [Just wait. I’ll

in her corner and

auction, which has moved on to a ruby