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."

ballroom erupted with raucous clapping. Anyone who could host such a prestigious event naturally stood amongst the best in

Jesscia Stuart, for her opening speech!

the thunderous applause, walking up to the emcee who passed the mic

and every move was as confident as it

this annual charity ball, and I do apologize beforehand if our hospitality proved insufficient. I would also like to thank my grandfather here for giving me the chance to

below stage before turning towards her parents and James. "I also would like to thank my immediate family for their support and care. They've helped me gain the strength

all times, I would never have the courage

but everyone present knew exactly whom she was

Patrick turned towards Cordy.

uninterested; noticing Patrick's gaze, she asked flatly without turning to him, "That's the

good enough for

turned towards John and said,