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.

mind that you might not be

always pay your debts. That’s what

could be

“Either way, my gambit paid

he said

“You know I prefer men, Cordy. Why’d you trust

you worthy of my trust. After

are the most fragile thing

he was certainly upset

After all, if Jessica had hesitated for a moment longer just

be able to spare Cordy even

Even so, he couldn’t bear to scold Cordy at

decided to let

been pushed over the edge too.

her life to meet Jessica

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

one, and

Since his family was caught in such a tense situation

only natural he stayed to deal with

her to her plane was already the

a few simple words in parting,

in North City hours

were waiting, moving to stand before

One of them greeted her respectfully and

escort you home.”

his tone was staunch. ‘Don’t