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Many people were gathered outside the Stuarts' charity ball even before the main event; there were countless scores of journalists, fans, spectators, and security personnel.It was a grand sight that could beat any celebrity gala. Soon, a black Rolls Roys stopped at the edge of the red carpet. Inside, Patrick was watching Cordy, who sat beside him.He was with her as she got changed after they left the hospital, and she was breathtaking in that emerald gown—no man could resist staring.And yet, Patrick wasn’t any man—he showed focus, and remained respectfully distant with Cordy. "Shall we?" he asked.Cordy pursed her lips, a little emotional.She came, pulling every trick in her book in doing so, even though John did all he could to stop her.She had no idea how he would react when he saw her…but she was not obliged to care, either. "Okay," she said confidently, looking up at Patrick.A faint light shone over her black eyes; they dazzled like the stars, leaving Patrick mes
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Patrick kept smiling faintly, giving an impression of politeness and refined elegance. "I feel like I'm really on the red carpet for the first time," he whispered into Cordy’s ear as he did. "And it's all thanks to you. I'm sure John wants me dead now.""Eyes on the road," Cordy snapped, though she was smiling too.Patrick's smile broadened, while journalists captured every moment of their interaction, bombarding them with questions as they approached. "Mr. Stuart! Why are you attending the charity ball with Miss Sachs? Is there a special connection here?""Mr. Stuart! Rumor has it that your grandfather, Monty Stuart, was taken ill. Will he be attending the ball?""Mr. Stuart! It was alleged that your family has a special surprise announcement in store for us, aside from the charity drive. Would you care to tell us what it is?""Miss Sachs! What's your relationship with Mr. Stuart? Are you attending this charity ball as Mr. Stuart's companion, or did the Stuarts extend a speci
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Noel was attending the charity ball too, but as board chairwoman of Sachs Enterprises. Sachs Enterprises would never make the list of the Stuarts' grandest annual charity ball, and it was Jessica who had personally extended an invitation to Noel. Jessica said that since they were partners, she should give Noel more opportunities if it was within her abilities.Noel was beside herself with joy, and went out of her way to brag in front of her family. After all, she was no longer staying at the family's mansion, having bought herself another that was much grander than theirs.Still, Sue met her in private. She appeared to be happy for Noel, saying that she and Noel could finally hold their own in the Sachs family. She also added that Plum had been kept miserably in house arrest at the mansion by Simon himself. Despite all her fawning, it was clear Sue wanted to win Noel over and take a cut of the Sachs's family estate. However, Noel was no pushover. She grew up watching Sue, and kne
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While every journalist swarmed towards John and Jessica, Patrick asked Cordy softly, "Are you alright? Can you walk?""I'm fine," Cordy said, pivoting her ankles a little—it hurt a little, but it wouldn’t affect her that much."Don't push yourself," Patrick told her."I'm not," Cordy replied, determined."Okay." Patrick shrugged, and said nothing else. Cordy straightened herself in turn, and put her hand around Patrick's arm again and entered the hall.Behind them, John and Jessica naturally saw them and the rather intimate exchange. "I'm surprised my cousin’s already so close with Cordy," Jessica said, seemingly nonchalant.John didn’t react at all, as if he didn’t care.Or perhaps he just didn’t want to show it in front of Jessica.Jessica controlled herself in turn—she was going to announce the date of their wedding tonight, anyway.Over the past month, her grandfather William Stuart had been determined to push the issue. John himself had stayed at Rocktown the entir
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After John and Jessica left the crowd of reports and entered the hall, Jessica asked him, "You're not angry, are you? That I didn't tell the journalists that Dicky wasn't my son.""I'm not," John replied, and there was no emotion in his tone.It was as if John did not care whatever she did, even if she did it right in front of him.There were times when Jessica felt like a clown, entertaining no one but herself.Her eyes flashed icily, and she told herself that he would be hers eventually—that was the only way.Thus, right now, she could bear with anything he threw her way.Composing herself, she flashed a good-natured smile and explained, "I just didn't want people talking badly about Dicky, especially since his mother was never revealed. I'm worried there'd be a psychological effect. I’ve already considered him my own son, even when he was a baby.""I know," John replied, but his voice made it clear he wasn’t interested in her words at all. When they entered the hall, there
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Cordy and John’s eyes met.There seemed to be unspoken emotions in their gazes, yet at the same time, there seemed to be nothing. Silence ensued between them until Jessica spoke up, "Patrick, my dear cousin—a shame that you beat me to a partnership with Cordy!" "Is that so?" Patrick replied, cordial as ever with Jessica."I've been saying that I’d like to partner with her, but never did have the chance," Jessica said, appearing genuinely disappointed. "On the other hand, you seemed to really hit it off with her! It’s left me really upset for a while.""Now, now—you shouldn't overreach, Jessica. Mr. Levine there leads a lot of people and multiple elite businesses. I'm just a startup, so don't snuff me out so soon now," Patrick said, seemingly jokingly as he insulted Jessica's family for their greed. "Come on. We're family, aren't we? What's mine is yours. You have my best wishes in your partnership with Cordy. Johnny, here. Let's drink to their success," Jessica said.She had
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Cordy frowned at Patrick, who was grinning nonchalantly. Ultimately, she didn't leave and stood at his side to watch the rich and important people filling the ballroom.Naturally, she saw Noel—who certainly rode a coattail well to be able to attend such a prestigious charity ball.In that sense, the same applied to Cordy, though it was more because of her personal grudge against the host than other reasons.That would be more or less the same in Noel's case, since Jessica was really bringing out her checkbook to buy Noel’s complete allegiance. Suddenly, the lights in the ballroom dimmed while a spotlight illuminated the center of the stage; everyone turned toward it.The emcee walked up above the stage and spoke, "Good evening, everyone. Welcome to Stuart Holdings' annual charity ball! Thank you everyone for making time to attend this honorable occasion despite your busy schedules."The ballroom erupted with thunderous clapping. Anyone who could host such a prestigious event n
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Jessica then added, "Now, before the charity auction, I have prepared a little social session for everyone."She certainly gained everyone's attention upon that announcement. Every pair of eyes were on her as she continued, "We’ll be picking ladies present at random and auctioning her first dance for the night. As with other proceeds, proceeds of this dance auction would be donated to the charity organization under Stuart Holdings."The ballroom grew a little restless—it was the first time they had heard of auctioning a dance!But come to think of it, this was a charity ball. The more the proceeds, the better it was. In comparison, how said proceeds were obtained was certainly secondary in importance. Moreover, those who were taking part weren’t here for the auctioned items—they were just donating for the sake of glorifying themselves and their businesses. "Is there any lady who would like to volunteer?" Jessica asked onstage.The ladies below the stage were whispering amongst
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