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."

a prestigious event naturally stood amongst the best in showbiz, boasting popularity

for

up the stage in her red gown amidst the thunderous applause, walking up to the emcee who passed

smile was tactful, and every move was as

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 learn and grow independent, and I'm grateful to have his

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

not least, I must thank the most important person in my life. If not for him staying by my side at all times, I would never have the courage to host this charity ball independently. In fact, he was willing to leave work for an entire month just

everyone present knew exactly whom

Patrick turned towards Cordy.

flatly without turning to him, "That's the

enough for you?" Patrick

turned towards John and said, "Thank