A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 375

Patrick went silent for a while.

Cordy would rather not explain herself, but seeing that Patrick had traveled all the way

here, she should at least give him a reason to leave. “I understand your reasoning,

and there’s definitely a lot in it for me.

However, I refuse to take part in this grudge match, just as I lack the capacity for it.”

“Your families stand at a level far above my reach or recognition, and I don’t have that

much ambition because all I want is a peaceful life.

Naturally, you can argue that there’s no peace to be had in my life right now, and I’ll

admit as much-but at the very least, I wouldn’t go out of my way to allow that peace to

slip through my grasp by my own doing.”

Patrick’s Adam’s apple rolled, and he suddenly asked, “Because of your son?”

The change in Cordy’s expression was all too obvious.

“It’s not that hard to find out,” Patrick added bluntly.

glared at him. “If that’s the type of person you really are, Mr. Stuart,

need to continue this

threaten you with your child,” Patrick quickly

that mothers are strong. But don’t you

owe your own son the same

my business,” Cordy replied coolly. “If you really aren’t going to threaten

say, don’t even think

Patrick nodded, his tone suddenly changing. “But can I just

not want to take your own destiny upon your own hands?

humiliation of everything

threw at you? Or perhaps, you were pinning your hopes on

that he has feelings for

resolve and would stand with one

more than what

a businessman too, Mr.

met. What makes you think I’d trust you enough to work with you? Common

one day

you are a Stuart at the end of the day. In

family kisses and makes up, won’t I just be disposed of as

a gift, Miss Sachs.” Patrick suddenly took

envelope from

at him, presuming

Patrick

face dropped the

She certainly didn’t expect him to go that far to win