A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 377

Cordy had a hunch about what John was going to say.

Even if her partnership with Patrick Stuart hadn't been publicized, all insiders were aware since news of it had spread through alternative outlets. In fact, it actually drew some controversy amongst the business folk.

Of all things, the great house of Stuart actually chose to partner with Cordy’s small enterprise!

If anything, they should be choosing an enterprise like Levine Ventures, whose riches seemed to have no limit.

But the deed was already done, and now everyone just had to wait and see what comes of it.

"Come in," Cordy said, opening the door.

John followed her inside; he took a seat on the couch and went straight to the point, "Why would you choose to partner with Patrick Stuart?"

"It's a perfect coincidence of opportunity and merit," Cordy said, as formal as she was honest.

John snorted. ' Don't you know what's happening amongst the Stuarst at the moment?”

Cordy shrugged. "All I know is that I only stand to gain this partnership.”

are you really unable to tell

which is how

only told you that William Stuart wants to usurp his family's political influence, but he'd never tell

Cordy blinked.

her remaining quiet, he demanded, "William Stuart is able to violate his own family’s rules without any qualms because the timing is right. Do you think it's good for

off Jessica

if

think

never impulsive before,

all my hopes on you?" Cordy snapped, suddenly

clenched in return. "Am I that unworthy of your

rise to power. If Patrick Stuart-a Stuart, no less-can’t beat him, do you think I'd believe

she

bluntly, Jessica Stuart wants me dead. I have to tiptoe around everyday, worrying about her next strike as long as her family doesn't fall. My only hope now is Patrick Stuart. With him, I at least have a shot at winning, or it would mean

Jessica now. After you partnered

"One wolf

gulped, clearly holding back

turn, and silence befell them

eventually said. "You