A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 486

Nonetheless, Jessica didn't give up. "Do you think you'd still be a Stuart if you did this? That your grandfather could defend you for this? Forget your grandfather-you'd be arrested! And that would be the end of your family!"

"If you put it that way..." Patrick muttered, clearly hesitant.

Jessica's eyes flashed with smugness, pleased by her own cunningness.

When it comes to the Stuarts, they never did care who they hurt and would bury their conscience when they stood to gain from something.

Cordy saved Patrick's life, but so what? They would abandon family at the drop of a hat!

However, that was the same reasoning that foiled Jessica's ploy, as Patrick suddenly said, ’Actually, it just occurred to me... If this stalemate continued, your grandfather or brother would order you to kill Cordy anyway. I’d kill you in retaliation, which gives them the excuse to have me arrested immediately, since that would leave my family leaderless and powerless against yours. They'd kill so many birds with one stone, so it's natural they'd love to see that happen, don't you think?"

Jessica's expression darkened. A shiver crept down her spine.

scenario was very logical-it was very likely to happen, even if it was not

that William Stuart or James Stuart

William,

cousin, you don't have that much

her teeth, reluctant to suffer

life just to have Cordy killed. That b*tch's existence was far less than

mind, she was too frustrated to relent. "What is it

Cordy saved me. I actually have your family to thank for this, since you've all been so relentless in

hurried Jessica. "So? Do you still need more

her that time was limited,

Jessica clenched her teeth.

say the

fists as she withheld her inconsolable rage and snapped at the men behind her, "Let Cordy

of the room