A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 397

Scores of people were gathered outside the Stuarts' charity ball even before the main event; there were countless scores of journalists, fans, spectators, and security personnel.

It was a grand sight that could beat any celebrity gala.

Soon, a black Rolls Roys stopped at the edge of the red carpet. Inside, Patrick was watching Cordy, who sat beside him.

He was with her as she got changed after they left the hospital, and she was breathtaking in that emerald gown-no man could resist staring.

And yet, Patrick wasn't any man-he showed focus, and remained respectfully distant with Cordy.

"Shall we?" he asked.

Cordy pursed her lips, a little emotional.

her book in doing so, even though John did all he could to

idea how he would react when he saw her...but she was not obliged to care,

said confidently, looking

light shone over her black eyes; they dazzled like the stars, leaving Patrick

Cordy asked, her

senses, and flashed a

look, the bodyguard riding shotgun alighted and walked over

his upright gait as he drew countless

other side, opening the door and offering a hand like a true

fair, dainty hand was gently placed upon his; everyone present held their

to

Patrick had never been seen with any woman in public. He was never caught in scandals, and there were even speculations of his preferences. Even if James Stuart-Patrick's counterpart in the other Stuart family branch-never married, paparazzis had managed to take photos of James's private

the other hand, Patrick steered