A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 374

Patrick hence concluded, ‘This is why I came seeking a partnership with you, Miss

Sachs-so that my family can retain our influence.”

“You flatter me, Mr. Stuart,” Cordy replied. “I’m far less wealthier than every other

bigwig in North City, let alone the Levines. I’ve never gotten involved in politics to

know my way around it either, so a partnership with me doesn’t help you at all.”

“You should give yourself more credit, Miss Sachs,” Patrick grinned. “It’s already clear

that you’re special, given how John Levine was smitten-”

“There’s not necessarily a connection between sentiment and competence, ” Cordy

retorted, cutting him off swiftly.

“Of course, but that’s just one point,” Patrick replied, ignoring her and showing no

doubt in what he had set his mind on. “Secondly, if William Stuart intends to venture

into politics, our side of the family has cause to get involved in business. Right now,

have the ability to compete, but it is my opinion that a

would soon surpass most- and I

have one shared objective: to prevent the matrimony

Levine and

“But I would like that to happen,” Cordy told him

of spite, nor

happiness

remove herself from the

Miss Sachs, I know

never

come to me?’ Cordy asked, raising a

the man himself.’

obvious what I’m doing if I did. Right now,

between my side of the family and William’s, and neither are burning bridges just

you to help

Cordy’s eyes narrowed, but Patrick simply continued, “Everyone’s convinced

depends on James Stuart, but that

has actually been placed

than the chess piece for

managing Stuart Holdings. Anything

to

of support from his empire of commerce, his attempted

into politics would just