A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 486

Nonetheless, Jessica didn’t give up. “Do you think you’d still be a Stuart if you did

this? That your grandfather could defend you for this? Forget your grandfather-you’d

be arrested! And that would be the end of your family!”

“If you put it that way…” Patrick muttered, clearly hesitant.

Jessica’s eyes flashed with smugness, pleased by her own cunningness.

When it comes to the Stuarts, they never did care who they hurt and would bury their

conscience when they stood to gain from something.

Cordy saved Patrick’s life, but so what? They would abandon family at the drop of a

hat!

However, that was the same reasoning that foiled Jessica’s ploy, as Patrick suddenly

said, ’Actually, it just occurred to me… If this stalemate continued, your grandfather or

brother would order you to kill Cordy anyway. I’d kill you in retaliation, which gives

them the excuse to have me arrested immediately, since that would leave my family

powerless against yours. They’d kill so many birds

natural they’d love to see that happen, don’t

darkened. A

all, Patrick’s scenario was very logical-it was very likely

not 100% assured.

that William Stuart or James Stuart

they would send

were ultimately loyal to William, and

orders without fail.

that much time to

Jessica gritted her teeth, reluctant

life just to have Cordy

far less

she had already made up her mind, she was

Cordy that you’d go that far for her?! You’re giving up on

John!”

thinks,” Patrick admitted. “But Cordy

have your family to thank for this, since you’ve all been so relentless

built a fire-forged friendship with

Jessica. “So? Do you still need more time to consider?

an obvious reminder to her that time was limited, or it would soon be too late

regrets.

clenched her

to say the words at the tip of her