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,

compete, but it is my opinion that a

soon surpass most- and I am willing to trust

added, “we have one shared objective:

John Levine

I would like that to happen,” Cordy told

that out of spite, nor was she lying to herself-she genuinely

happiness from the bottom of her heart.

she could remove herself from

may believe, Miss

never marry

Cordy asked, raising a brow. “You should talk

the man himself.’

be obvious what I’m doing if I

side of the family and William’s, and neither are

you to help me with

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

the family depends on James Stuart, but that is

actually been placed squarely on Jessica’s shoulders.

more than the chess piece for

Holdings. Anything happens

their arranged marriage to the Levines would

support from

would just