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.

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

about the saying that mothers are strong. But don't you think you

aren't going to threaten me as you

I just ask... Do you really not want to take your own destiny

on John Levine? He's a businessman. Even if I won't deny that he has feelings for you, there's rarely anyone who has such resolve and would stand with one choice to the end,

a businessman too, Mr. Stuart," Cordy scoffed. "Moreover, we've just met. What makes you think I'd

change, 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

you a gift, Miss Sachs." Patrick suddenly took out

him, presuming immediately that he

no, Patrick said earnestly, "Please,

ultimately opened it, and her face dropped the instant she saw what

didn't expect him to go that far to win her

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

Cordy stayed