A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 434

Cordy snorted. “Let’s get down to business.’ “Alright,” Patrick replied cheerfully, and

histone quickly changed. “After we managed to escape by chance the other night,

William’s side of the family must be fuming- especially Jessica. She must be losing it

too, knowing that you are now with John. That’s why you’d better watch out. I’m really

worried she’ll do something drastic.”

“What, wasn’t that night drastic enough?” Cordy scoffed.

“Their whole family was in on it. In this case, Jessica would be doing it on her own

volition, and it’s going to be something insane.”

“Yeah,” Cordy replied, having anticipated that.

After all, John left Jessica alone at the charity ball, went straight to Cordy’s rescue,

and stayed with Cordy ever since.

It was far more than what any woman could take.

“Also, my grandfather is making his move against William following that night,” Patrick

added bluntly. “William had burned his bridges when he tried to hurt us, and I

apologize that you almost lost your life too. I would admit that I’d expected a move

from William, but I couldn’t say no when you asked to come to Rocktown, considering

our partnership. I won’t lie to you either… My family has been waiting for William’s

eagerness to get

understand,” Cordy

certain feelings about that, but her

to her partnership with Patrick,

without involving anything

Nonetheless, Patrick suddenly said

“Huh?” Cordy blurted.

“You did your damndest to save me that night, even if it’s John who actually did it

the end.”

couldn’t stand by and do nothing,” Cordy said bluntly.'” Anyone in

the same. Moreover, our fates are bound right now-if something

you, things would get

who benefited from your altruism,” Patrick told

owe you

not actually need Patrick owing her

something that worked

way… do you trust me more now?” Patrick asked.” And aren’t

John after he rescued

“Are you testing me right now?” Cordy asked

see if she was still intent on maintaining their

was friend or

latter,

wit-he kept himself positioned ambiguously

had reason to attack

Patrick said bluntly, “No. In my opinion, you’re most worthy of trust,

my life. I may prioritize profits above all else, but I

virtue of repaying

Cordy smiled faintly-the man knew how to flatter

trust you more,” Cordy

so rational.” Patrick chuckled. “Any other woman would