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 better

“I understand,” Cordy

have certain feelings about that,

with Patrick, she just had to keep things

involving

suddenly said

“Huh?” Cordy blurted.

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

the end.”

stand by and do nothing,” Cordy said bluntly.'” Anyone in

fates are bound

would get more hairy

benefited from your altruism,” Patrick told her. “And for

owe

did not actually need Patrick owing her a favor, but she had no reason

worked

me more

to John after he rescued

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

if she was still intent on maintaining their

was friend

of the latter, neither Cordy nor Patrick

himself positioned ambiguously

had reason

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

mention I owe you my life. I may prioritize profits

virtue of repaying a

Cordy smiled faintly-the man knew

“Yeah, I trust you

“Still so rational.” Patrick chuckled. “Any