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,

to compete, but it is my

surpass most- and I am

one shared objective: to prevent

Levine

I would like that to happen,” Cordy told

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

John and Jessica her blessings of happiness from the bottom of her

could remove herself from

you may believe, Miss

would never marry

me?’ Cordy asked, raising a

the man himself.’

if I

the family and William’s, and neither

Patrick explained. “I need you

Patrick simply continued, “Everyone’s convinced that

depends on

been placed

chess piece for the next move, whereas Jessica plays

Holdings. Anything happens to her, their

falls apart and their arranged marriage to the

support from his

politics would just be