A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 529

"So, you're convinced that Jessica wasn't aware that her family was prepared to make me their scapegoat?" John asked the journalist in return. "Even when I was still abroad, she was the one in charge of every foreign account Stuart Holdings owned.’

"Are you saying that Jessica loved you but was not shying away from using you as a scapegoat too?" The journalist was certainly quick on his feet.

"Who knows?” John shrugged, refusing to give a direct answer. "You should be asking Jessica that question.’

"In any case, the truth is out-the Stuarts would soon have their comeuppance, while your relationship with Ms. Sachs can finally bloom!' the journalist exclaimed. "Congratulations!"

"Thank you." Both Cordy and John appeared cordial just then.

"Can you offer some insights to your relationship? Ms. Sachs, were you happy back when Mr. Levine got engaged with Jessica? Were you supportive of him doing this to defend himself?’

"Absolutely not,’ Cordy said loudly and clearly, not hiding her displeasure." He never told me why he'd allow himself to be engaged to Jessica."

never believe me, and it might even expose

as if I weren't

an ingrate, Cordy! Can't you see the state I'm in right

are you missing

you if

simply could not beat John at banter. He always had

around them could only watch, unable to butt in

they were silent as they watched

I was arrested at the wedding?’ John asked

not be covered up and go on without a hitch. Don't bother telling me that you were doing it for my benefit when the entire nation was watching,

loud just then. "I knew I shouldn't have chosen such a

matter how aloof or haughty a man could be, the love and tenderness in his eyes could never