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

the airport.”

a moment before

stall when he did not

understood that.

They were just ordinary partners in the first place and

were involved.

the chauffeur receive you at the entrance,”

“Okay,” Cordy replied.

a phone call while he

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

her. “I’m sorry, but no one

eyes narrowed. She had

any social event where such a rule was imposed at all?

their authority, the Stuarts were too

the ballroom. You will be allowed to

“Why?” Cordy could not help

revealed at the ball that mustn’t be leaked

guests are not allowed

response was formal, and even if Cordy had

she was not able to leave until Patrick was done on

the ballroom to stand in

moved on to the

texted Patrick: [The guards

Patrick’s reply only came ten minutes

her corner and waited

the auction, which has moved on