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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.
"Actually, I had you escort me so that you'd protect me. But I won't mind coming alone either," Cordy
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Patrick did a double take, and his tone changed. "Does that mean you knew 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 move. Did it cross your mind that you might not be as important to me as you'd
think?"
"You always pay your debts. That's what you said," Cordy said solemnly.
"I could be lying."
"Either way, my gambit paid off.'
Patrick was left speechless-so everything he said was pointless, but he was astonished regardless.
"You know I prefer men, Cordy. Why'd you trust me so much?"
"That's exactly why I find you worthy of my trust. After all, relationships between men and women are
the most fragile thing there is," Cordy said ever so quietly.
Patrick had more to say, because he was certainly upset with the impulsive behavior Cordy exhibited
today. After all, if Jessica had hesitated for a moment longer just now, she wouldn't be able to spare
Cordy even if she wanted to.
Even so, he couldn't bear to scold Cordy at the sight of her calm indifference, and decided to let it go.
After all, she had been pushed over the edge too. Otherwise, she wouldn't have risked her life to meet
Jessica or give up on John.
Patrick's car stopped at a private airport soon enough, but he wasn't going with her this time-he was
injured, for one, and Rocktown was his base anyway.
Since his family was caught in such a tense situation with Jessica's side of the family, it was only
natural he stayed to deal with the situation.
Sending her to her plane was already the extent of his kindness.
After a few simple words in parting, Cordy boarded Patirck's private jet and was back in North City
hours later.
Four men-in-black were waiting, moving to stand before her after she disembarked.
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One of them greeted her respectfully and said, "We have orders from Mr. Stuart to escort you home."
Cordy frowned and called Patrick, but his tone was staunch. 'Don't think you're safe just because you
made it back to North City. In fact, let me put it to you this way: there's no place that's safe for you
given how things stand right now. That's why I'm having those four gentlemen keeping an eye on you
24/7. Don't refuse me now-you know I'm too busy to arrange your funeral."
She never wanted to refuse, however.
In fact, all she wanted to say was, "Thank you."
Patrick did a double take, but soon said, "Don't die on me now. Make your business big. That'd be the
best way you can repay me."
"I'll do my best."
Hanging up, Cordy followed Patrick's bodyguards into her car.
As she looked outside at the familiar streets of North City, she realized she was somehow dragged into
the midst of so much conflict...while having no idea when it would be over.
Be that as it may, Cordy's life more or less returned to the right track after she went back to North City.
She had no idea how chaotic things were in Rocktown since she wouldn’t be reading about it on the
news, and she didn't ask Patrick either.
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