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

to get the better

“I understand,” Cordy

certain feelings about that, but her rationality

came to her partnership with Patrick, she just had to keep

involving anything

Nonetheless, Patrick suddenly

“Huh?” Cordy blurted.

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

the end.”

and do nothing,” Cordy said bluntly.'” Anyone

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

you, things would get more

I’m the one who benefited from your altruism,” Patrick told her. “And

owe

Patrick owing her a favor,

that worked in

you trust me more now?” Patrick asked.” And

John

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

was testing her to see if she was still intent on

was friend or

In the case of the latter, neither Cordy nor Patrick could

John’s wit-he kept himself positioned

neither had reason

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

may prioritize profits above all else,

of repaying

faintly-the man knew how to

“Yeah, I trust you

rational.” Patrick chuckled. “Any other woman would have fallen