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,

it is my opinion that a dark horse like

soon surpass most- and I

“we have one shared

John Levine and Jessica

that to happen,” Cordy told him

spite, nor was she lying to herself-she genuinely

and Jessica her blessings of happiness

remove herself from

believe, Miss Sachs,

would never

me?’ Cordy asked, raising a brow.

the man himself.’

what I’m doing if I did. Right now,

and William’s, and neither are

you to

but Patrick simply

the family depends on James Stuart, but that is not

has actually been placed squarely on Jessica’s shoulders.

more than the chess piece for the next move, whereas

of managing Stuart Holdings.

to the Levines would

loses the pillar of support from his empire of commerce,

into politics would just