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,

already anticipating my every move. Did it cross

be as important to me

always pay your debts. That’s

“I could be

my gambit

left speechless-so everything he said

astonished regardless. “You know I prefer men, Cordy. Why’d you trust me so

worthy

the most fragile thing there is,”

because he was

all, if Jessica had hesitated for a moment longer

be able to spare

so, he couldn’t bear to scold Cordy

to let it

had been pushed over the edge

to meet Jessica or

Patrick’s car stopped at a private airport soon enough, but he

time-he was injured, for one, and Rocktown

caught in such a tense situation with Jessica’s side

was only natural he stayed to deal

her to her plane was already

a few simple words in parting, Cordy boarded Patirck’s private jet and was

in North City

men-in-black were waiting, moving to stand before her after she

greeted her respectfully and said,

escort you home.”

and called Patrick, but his