A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 434

Cordy snorted. "Let's get down to business.' "Alright," Patrick replied cheerfully, and histone quickly changed. "After we managed to escape by chance the other night, William's side of the family must be fuming- especially Jessica. She must be losing it too, knowing that you are now with John. That's why you'd better watch out. I'm really worried she'll do something drastic."

"What, wasn't that night drastic enough?" Cordy scoffed.

"Their whole family was in on it. In this case, Jessica would be doing it on her own volition, and it's going to be something insane."

"Yeah," Cordy replied, having anticipated that.

After all, John left Jessica alone at the charity ball, went straight to Cordy's rescue, and stayed with Cordy ever since.

It was far more than what any woman could take.

"Also, my grandfather is making his move against William following that night," Patrick added bluntly. "William had burned his bridges when he tried to hurt us, and I apologize that you almost lost your life too. I would admit that I'd expected a move from William, but I couldn't say no when you asked to come to Rocktown, considering our partnership. I won't lie to you either... My family has been waiting for William's eagerness to get the better of him."

"I understand," Cordy replied.

She did have certain feelings about that, but her rationality trumped her sentiments.

she just had to keep things simple

Patrick suddenly said somberly,

"Huh?" Cordy blurted.

your damndest to save me that night, even if

nothing," Cordy said bluntly.'" Anyone in that situation would feel the same. Moreover, our fates are bound right now-if something happens to

so, I'm the one who benefited from your altruism,"

favor, but she had no reason to reject something that worked in

do you trust me more now?" Patrick asked." And aren't you going to open up to John after

Cordy asked

was still intent on maintaining their alliance, and whether John was friend

of the latter,

was John's wit-he kept himself positioned ambiguously between both sides so neither had

I owe you my life. I may prioritize profits above all else, but I also

man knew how to

you more," Cordy

think he's going to be suicidal if you told him he's failed to earn your trust

you bragging?" Cordy asked,

honest," Patrick said succinctly,