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.

that’s the type of person you really are, Mr. Stuart, I

need to

despicable enough to threaten you with your child,” Patrick quickly

about the saying that mothers are strong. But don’t you

son the same peace

business,” Cordy replied coolly. “If

you say, don’t even think

his tone suddenly changing.

really not want to take your own destiny upon your

the humiliation of

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

that he has

resolve and would stand with one

they lose more

Mr. Stuart,” Cordy scoffed. “Moreover, we’ve

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

one day we share nothing in

the end of the day. In

kisses and makes up, won’t I just be

a gift, Miss Sachs.” Patrick suddenly took out

envelope from

Cordy stared at him, presuming immediately that he was bribing

Before she could say no, Patrick said earnestly, “Please,

and her face

expect him to go that far to win