Chapter 487

Cordy couldn't help breathing a sigh of relief after following Patrick back to his car.

She was a lot less calm as she appeared-but no one would really be fearless when facing down a barrel.

All she could do was endure, and tell herself that Patrick was worthy of her trust.

If said trust was misplaced...so be it.

"I thought you weren't afraid," Patrick teased, though his tone soon turned stern. "Did you really think yourself invincible, going in to face Jessica alone?!’

Cordy turned to look at him. "You came, didn't you?'

"You'd be dead if I didn't give you that transmitter," Patrick told her somberly.

It was only fortunate that he had been thoughtful, and knew that Jessica was the type who wouldn't let anything stop her from getting what she wanted.

had you escort me so that you'd protect me.

I'd protect you from the start? That I'd protect you in that meeting? You really are smart, woman, saying nothing while already anticipating my every

pay your debts. That's what you said," Cordy said

"I could be lying."

way, my gambit

pointless, but he was astonished regardless. "You know I

of my trust. After all, relationships between men and women are the most fragile thing there

say, because he was certainly upset with the impulsive behavior Cordy exhibited today. After all, if Jessica had hesitated for a moment

the sight of her calm indifference, and decided to let

she wouldn't have risked her life to meet Jessica or give up on

wasn't going with her this time-he was injured, for one, and Rocktown was his

of the family, it was only natural he stayed to

was already the extent of his

parting, Cordy boarded Patirck's private jet and

moving to stand before her

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