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.”

you really unable to tell what

just tit-for-tat, which is how all

he'd never tell you that his own grandfather is terminally ill," John said loudly and

Cordy blinked.

to violate his own family’s rules without any qualms because the

can help me fend off

what if

didn't think that

were never impulsive

all my hopes on you?"

knuckles clenched in return. "Am I that unworthy of

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

at Cordy as she

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 strike as long as her family doesn't fall. My only hope now is Patrick Stuart. With him, I at least

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

them come," Cordy said flatly. "One wolf or

gulped, clearly holding back his

turn, and silence befell them

she eventually said.