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, you don't have the ability to compete, but it is my opinion that a dark horse like you would soon surpass most- and I am willing to trust you."

to prevent the matrimony between John Levine and

would like that to happen,"

to herself-she genuinely would give John and Jessica her blessings of happiness from the bottom of her heart. Meanwhile, she could remove herself from the equation without

believe, Miss Sachs, I know for a fact that John

why would you come to me?' Cordy asked, raising a

peace between my side of the family and William's, and neither are burning

chess piece for the next move, whereas Jessica plays the important role of managing Stuart Holdings. Anything

Right now, I want nothing more than to run away from Jessica Stuart," Cordy repeated, "nor do I believe

eyesore to her, and she won’t rest until you're eliminated. The last failed