A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 529

“So, you’re convinced that Jessica wasn’t aware that her family was prepared to make me their scapegoat?” John asked the journalist in return. “Even when I was still abroad, she was the one in charge of every foreign account Stuart Holdings owned.’

“Are you saying that Jessica loved you but was not shying away from using you as a scapegoat too?” The journalist was certainly quick on his feet.

“Who knows?” John shrugged, refusing to give a direct answer. “You should be asking Jessica that question.’

“In any case, the truth is out-the Stuarts would soon have their comeuppance, while your relationship with Ms. Sachs can finally bloom!’ the journalist exclaimed. “Congratulations!”

“Thank you.” Both Cordy and John appeared cordial just then.

“Can you offer some insights to your relationship? Ms. Sachs, were you happy back when Mr. Levine got engaged with Jessica? Were you supportive of him doing this to defend himself?’

“Absolutely not,’ Cordy said loudly and clearly, not hiding her displeasure.” He never told me why he’d allow himself to be engaged to Jessica.”

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treated me as if I weren’t your ally-like I’m going to

Can’t you see the state

you missing any

hold you if I

beat John at banter.

could only watch, unable to butt in

time, they were silent as they watched them squabble flirtatiously, feeling

set it up so that I was arrested at the

arrested, so that the trial against you could not be covered up and go on without a hitch. Don’t bother telling me that you were

out loud just then. “I knew I shouldn’t have chosen such a

turned out no matter how aloof or haughty a man could be, the love and tenderness in his eyes could