A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 403

Cordy frowned at Patrick, who was grinning nonchalantly.

Ultimately, she didn’t leave and stood at his side to watch the rich and important people filing into the ballroom.

Naturally, she saw Noel-who certainly rode a coattail well to be able to attend such a prestigious charity ball.

In that sense, the same applied to Cordy, though it was more because of her personal grudge with the host than other reasons.

That would be more or less the asame in Noel's case, since Jessica was really bringing out her checkbook to buy Noel’s complete allegiance.

Suddenly, the lights in the ballroom dimmed while a spotlight illuminated the center of the stage; everyone turned towards it.

The emcee walked up above stage and spoke with succinct intonation, "Good evening, everyone. Welcome to Stuart Holdings' annual charity ball! Thank you everyone for making time to attend this honorable occasion despite your busy schedules."

host such a prestigious event naturally stood amongst the best in showbiz,

Jesscia Stuart, for her opening speech! Please

thunderous applause, walking

smile was tactful, and every move was as confident as

do apologize beforehand if our hospitality proved insufficient. I would also like to

before turning towards her parents and James. "I also would like to

would never have the

said a name, but everyone present knew exactly whom

Patrick turned towards Cordy.

asked flatly without turning to

good enough for

smiled a little gingerly, watching as Jessica turned towards John and said,