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.

"If that's the type of person you really are, Mr. Stuart, I don't believe there’s

you with your child," Patrick quickly explained. "I certainly know about the saying that mothers

really aren't going to

"But can I just ask... Do you really not want to take your own destiny upon

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

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

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

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

stared at him, presuming immediately that

she could say no, Patrick said earnestly, "Please, take a

and her face dropped the instant

go that far to

to destroy my reputation. But I must emphasize one thing-no matter how things end between John Levine and

so, Cordy