A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 487

Cordy couldn’t help breathing a sigh of relief after following Patrick back to his car.

She was a lot less calm as she appeared-but no one would really be fearless when

facing down a barrel.

All she could do was endure, and tell herself that Patrick was worthy of her trust.

If said trust was misplaced…so be it.

“I thought you weren’t afraid,” Patrick teased, though his tone soon turned stern. “Did

you really think yourself invincible, going in to face Jessica alone?!’

Cordy turned to look at him. “You came, didn’t you?’

“You’d be dead if I didn’t give you that transmitter,” Patrick told her somberly.

It was only fortunate that he had been thoughtful, and knew that Jessica was the type

who wouldn’t let anything stop her from getting what she wanted.

“Actually, I had you escort me so that you’d protect me. But I won’t mind coming alone

either,” Cordy admitted.

Patrick did a double take, and his tone changed. “Does that mean you knew I’d

protect you from the start? That I’d protect you in that meeting? You really are smart,

woman, saying nothing while already anticipating my every move. Did it

that you might not be

debts. That’s what

could be

way, my

Patrick was left speechless-so everything he said was

“You know I prefer men,

worthy

women are the most fragile thing there

to say, because he

exhibited today. After all, if Jessica

wouldn’t be able to spare Cordy even if she

he couldn’t bear to scold Cordy at the sight of

to

been pushed over the edge too. Otherwise, she

life to meet Jessica or give up

Patrick’s car stopped at a private airport soon enough, but he wasn’t going

this time-he was injured, for one, and

Since his family was caught in such a tense situation with

it was only natural he stayed

her plane was already the extent of

in parting,

in North City

moving to stand before her

One of them greeted her respectfully and said, “We have orders from Mr. Stuart

escort you home.”

and called Patrick, but his tone was staunch. ‘Don’t think