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

most- and I

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

John Levine and Jessica

that to happen,” Cordy told him without

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

Jessica her blessings of happiness from

could remove herself from the equation

Patrick sighed. “Whatever you may believe, Miss

never marry

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

the man himself.’

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

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

you

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

of their side of the family depends on James Stuart, but that

actually been placed

is no more than the chess piece for the next

of managing Stuart Holdings. Anything happens to

and their arranged marriage to the Levines would be annulled.

from his

would just be a