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.

of person you really are, Mr. Stuart, I don't believe there’s

not despicable enough to threaten you with your child," Patrick quickly explained. "I certainly know about the saying that mothers are strong. But don't you think you owe your own son

you really aren't going to threaten me as you

really not want to take your own destiny upon your own hands? Are you going to keep

businessman. Even if I won't deny that he has feelings for you, there's rarely anyone who has such resolve and

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

where your family kisses and makes up, won't I just be disposed of as

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

at him, presuming immediately that he was bribing

said earnestly, "Please, take

her face dropped the instant she

to go

promptly turned back to Patrick, who smiled and said, "If you ever think that I've betrayed you, you may use that to destroy my reputation. But I must emphasize one thing-no matter how things end between John Levine and Jessica, I'm the only one who can protect you for the time being. At

so, Cordy