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

get the

“I understand,”

certain feelings about that, but her rationality trumped

When it came to her partnership with Patrick, she just had to keep things

without involving

Patrick suddenly said somberly, “Thank

“Huh?” Cordy blurted.

your damndest to save me that night, even if it’s

the end.”

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

the same. Moreover, our fates are bound right

would get

who benefited from your altruism,” Patrick

I owe

her a favor, but she had no reason

that worked

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

open up to John after he rescued

me right now?” Cordy asked in return, raising an

her to see if she

and whether John was friend or foe

the latter, neither Cordy nor Patrick could

wit-he kept himself positioned ambiguously between both sides

reason to attack

Nonetheless, Patrick said bluntly, “No. In my

my life. I may prioritize profits above all else,

of repaying

Cordy smiled faintly-the man knew

trust you

“Any other