A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 373

Cordy closed the company dossier Patrick gave her, her expression determined after getting the answer.

"I'm sure you're aware of my connection to your family, Mr. Stuart," she said.

"Of course," Patrick replied cheerfully. "That's why I came to you, seeking a partnership."

As Cordy raised a brow, he flashed a refined smile in return. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend—isn't that what Jessica and Noel Sachs' partnership was based on?"

studied him-to think that he knows so much about

was precisely his ability to find out everything about her and those around her that made

hear me out and understand what I hope to achieve with our partnership, and why

stopped herself

Patrick began to explain. "Decades ago-during my great greatgrandfather's time, the family made an arrangement: Monty Stuart, my grandfather, would work in politics, whereas William Stuart, Jessica's grandfather, would work in businesses. Decades went by with the arrangement being implemented without a hitch, and both branches of the family would

set his sights on politics and started to get involved in various political events in the capital, with James Stuart at his side. Though he's the heir to the Stuart Holdings, Jessica is in fact the one

was ambitious of them, but William's strength alone wouldn't be enough for that push. He needs support from multiple factions, and William's first target is the Levines—the richest family of North City, which led to the sudden announcement

Levines are only involved

his own. "First and foremost, politics isn't all about influence. Huge capital is always needed. Even if William's side of the family had plenty of money, no one ever complains about having too much money. Likewise, the path for them to establish themselves in politics is still rocky. Not only do they need someone they could fall back on, but they also need to ensure that