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.”

to restrain his emotions. "Cordy, are you really unable to tell what he's

is

family's political influence, but he'd never tell you that his own grandfather is

Cordy blinked.

Stuart is able to violate his own family’s rules without any qualms because the timing is right. Do you

help me fend off Jessica Stuart," Cordy said

what if he's

think

were never impulsive

my hopes on you?" Cordy snapped, suddenly a little

return. "Am I that unworthy of your

that the time is right for William Stuart's rise to power. If Patrick Stuart-a

fixedly at Cordy as she spoke, her eyes red

could do was pick a way to protect myself! To put it bluntly, Jessica Stuart wants me dead. I have to tiptoe around everyday, worrying about her next

kept calm. "But you have to know... It's not just Jessica now. After you partnered with Patrick, every

Cordy said flatly. "One

gulped, clearly holding back his

nothing in turn, and

late," she eventually said.