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.

said shortly. “Please arrange a

the airport.”

for a moment

to stall when he did not stand

understood that.

partners in the first

were involved.

‘Til have the chauffeur receive you at the entrance,” Patrick told

“Okay,” Cordy replied.

made a phone call while he left with the

turn,

no one is to leave before

narrowed. She had never

a rule was imposed

authority, the Stuarts were

the ballroom. You will be allowed to leave

“Why?” Cordy could not

information revealed at the ball

That’s why guests are not allowed to leave

The security guard’s response was formal, and even if Cordy had no idea

able

to stand in a quiet corner, where the

on to the

[The guards

ten minutes

her corner and

the auction, which has moved on to a ruby