A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 434

Cordy snorted. "Let's get down to business."

"Alright," Patrick replied cheerfully, and his tone 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.

When it came to her partnership with Patrick, she just had to keep things simple without involving anything else.

Nonetheless, Patrick suddenly said somberly, "Thank you."

"Huh?" Cordy blurted.

"You did your damndest to save me that night, even if it's John who actually did it in the end."

"I just couldn't stand by and do nothing," Cordy said bluntly. "Anyone in that situation would feel the same. Moreover, our fates are bound right now—if something happens to you, things would get more hairy for me."

"Even so, I'm the one who benefited from your altruism," Patrick told her. "And for that, I owe you one."

Cordy did not actually need Patrick owing her a favor, but she had no reason to reject something that worked in her favor.

"By the way… do you trust me more now?" Patrick asked. "And aren't you going to open up to John after he rescued you?"

"Are you testing me right now?" Cordy asked in return, raising an eyebrow.