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."

have one shared objective: to prevent the

that to happen,"

John and Jessica her

you may believe, Miss Sachs, I know for a fact

Cordy asked, raising a brow. "You

did. Right now, there's still a delicate peace between my side of the

Patrick simply continued, "Everyone's convinced that the progress of their side of the family depends on James Stuart, but that is not the case. That responsibility has actually been placed squarely on Jessica's shoulders. James is no more than the chess piece for the next move, whereas Jessica plays the important role of managing Stuart Holdings. Anything happens to her, their business falls apart and their arranged marriage to the Levines would be annulled. And once William loses the pillar of support from his empire of commerce, his

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

but you don't get to choose now," Patrick shrugged. "You're now an eyesore to her, and she won’t rest until you're eliminated. The last failed