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 dark horse like

would soon surpass most- and I am willing

he added, “we have one shared objective: to prevent

John Levine and

I would like that to

spite, nor was she lying to

and Jessica her blessings of happiness from the bottom of

could remove herself from the

sighed. “Whatever you may believe, Miss

would never

me?’ Cordy asked, raising a brow. “You should

the man himself.’

what I’m doing if I did. Right now, there’s still a delicate

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

need you to help

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

the family depends on James Stuart, but that is

been placed squarely on Jessica’s shoulders.

piece

role of managing Stuart Holdings. Anything

their arranged marriage to the Levines

loses the pillar of support from his empire

would just be a