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.

person you really are, Mr. Stuart, I don't believe there’s a need to continue this

certainly know about the saying that mothers are strong. But don't

aren't going to threaten me as you say, don't even think

not want to take your own destiny upon your own hands? Are you going to keep bearing the humiliation of everything

he has feelings for you, there's rarely anyone who has such resolve and would stand with one choice

you're a businessman too, Mr. Stuart," Cordy scoffed. "Moreover, we've just met. What makes you think I'd trust you enough to work with you? Common goals? What if one day we share nothing

and you are a Stuart at the end of the day. In the case where your family kisses and makes up, won't I just be disposed of as

gift, Miss Sachs." Patrick suddenly took out another document envelope

immediately that

Patrick said earnestly, "Please, take a look

it, and her face dropped the instant she saw

him to go that far to win

between John Levine and Jessica, I'm the only one who

so, Cordy