A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 401

After John and Jessica left the crowd of reports and entered the hall, Jessica asked him, "You're not angry, are you? That I didn't tell the journalists that Dicky wasn't my son."

"I'm not," John replied, and there was no emotion in his tone.

It was as if John did not care whatever she did, even if she did it right in front of him.

There were times when Jessica felt like a clown, entertaining no one but herself.

Her eyes flashed icily, and she told herself that he would be hers eventually-that was the only way.

Thus, right now, she could bear with anything he threw her way.

Composing herself, she flashed a good-natured smile and explained, "I just didn't want people talking badly about Dicky, especially since his mother was never revealed. I'm worried there'd be a psychological effect. I’ve already considered him my own son, even when he was a baby."

but his voice made it clear he wasn't interested in

many individuals who had the disposition to attend a charity ball organized by people

top business persons or individuals of notable prestige and political influence. In short, for the average Joe, they only get to meet such people on television or other

Jessica's appearance did draw attention since they were the protagonists for

charity ball was held in the name of her granddaughter, Jessica. It was the first time the event was held in

Jessica arrived with John, the hall erupted with thunderous

John led Jessica into the ballroom, and began to mingle with

usual necktie. His handsome facial features in turn appeared even more pronounced and chiseled, and he

Jessica wore a striking red

an open, confident person, the red magnified her

lofty but stoic nature, Jessica's beauty,

asked Cordy as he watched John and Jessica with guests

as well. "I earnestly hope that they get their happily ever

rather that not happen at all," Patrick