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,

ability to compete, but it is my opinion that

would soon surpass most- and I

one shared objective:

John Levine

would like that to happen,” Cordy

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

blessings of happiness from the bottom of her

she could remove herself from the

Patrick sighed. “Whatever you may believe, Miss Sachs,

never marry

why would you come to me?’ Cordy asked, raising a brow. “You

the man himself.’

I’m doing if I

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

Patrick explained. “I need you

but Patrick simply continued,

depends on James Stuart, but that

actually been placed squarely on

the chess piece for the next

role of managing Stuart Holdings.

their arranged marriage to the Levines

loses the pillar of support from his

would just be a pipe