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Cordy headed outside to the back garden for a breather.She was in a bad mood, and was reluctant to stay in the ballroom. Worst of all, her ankle hurt. She didn’t feel that much pain when she sprained it on the red carpet before, but standing for so long and walking on stage, and then getting off pushed her past her limit of tolerance.She sat on the bench in the back garden, taking off her high heels and hunching over to rub her ankle…when a towering shadow suddenly appeared before her.She blinked, but ultimately looked up to see John, looking down from above. She couldn’t quite see his face against the lights to his rear, but his dark eyes were plainly visible.Cordy turned away, and kept rubbing her ankle.As she did so, a pair of clean, long hands gently raised her foot."Let me go," she said with a flat tone, clearly hostile.John simply ignored her and started rubbing her ankle. Cordy frowned as she withstood the pain, but couldn’t stop herself from snapping, "Joh
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"She might really die if you don't let go, you know."Patrick’s voice could suddenly be heard. He sounded neutral, with a hint of glee at Cordy’s misfortunate. So he was just here to enjoy the show, was he?Nonetheless, John released Cordy just as she thought she would black out.She coughed repeatedly as soon as he let go, and started to inhale deeply.She almost died!"It's cold outside. Come on," Patrick said after watching Cordy compose herself, offering her a hand and ready to take her back inside.Just as he did, John quickly took her hand in his. Patrick was left staring at John, but he didn’t appear the slightest bit upset.Cordy, however, shook John off viciously. John's knuckles clenched, and he reached out to grab her again in the next instant.That was just how much he hated her being with another man.Heaven knew how furious he was to see Patrick sticking to Cordy the entire day, and how much restraint it took him to not lose his mind.When he hugged her
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Both men were glaring furiously at each other, neither backing down just then.At the same time, John's grip on Cordy's hand was visibly tightening.He would never hand her over to anyone else!"Are you sure you're protecting her?" he asked Patrick through his teeth just then, sounding clearly sarcastic. "If you were, she wouldn't be here.""It has nothing to do with him—I decided to come myself." Cordy defended Patrick right then.John closed his eyes. "Cordy…""We're partners, and we just have to work together to achieve our own ends—sentiment be damned. That's why I'm here tonight, to do what benefits us the most, so please let me go. I still have places to be," Cordy continued and shook her hand to free herself from John's grip.But John was not letting go, nor was he listening to anything she said. "I'm taking you to the airport right now."Turning back towards Patrick, he bellowed, "Move!"Patrick did not. He simply stood in John's way without a word.But he just might
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Alan demanded, "I've had enough of your antics for one night, John! Let go of her right now!""I'll return once I've sent her home!" John shot back."You, sending Cordy home? In front of everyone attending the Stuarts' charity ball?!" Alan barked. "Do you even understand that you're humiliating them?! If Cordy hadn't been smart enough, you would've already ruined your own reputation! I have never been this disappointed in you!""For once," John replied bluntly.Alan was left bristling by John's reply right then, and his face suddenly flushed, as if he could not breathe just then."Please calm down, sir," Lawrence said, immediately noticing Alan's condition after serving Alan for years. "The doctors already mentioned that you shouldn't get agitated because of your high blood pressure. You've already had a stroke before, and the consequences would be devastating if it recurs…"John calmed down slightly as well when he saw Alan's condition.However, he was not letting go of Cordy e
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After returning to the ballroom, Cordy and Patrick headed straight for the main entrance. Somehow, Cordy had to admit that after a couple of seemingly nonchalant rubs by John, her ankle felt much better in contrast to the pain from the sprain earlier. As such, she could walk much better now.That was when Patrick made a joke. "I didn't think you were that compliant, Ms. Sachs."Naturally, he was referring to her giving in to John's insistence. However, she was not being compliant or anything—she simply decided to leave and therefore had no reason to drag her feet.But before they could really leave, a man suddenly appeared out of nowhere, greeting Patrick respectfully. "Mr. Stuart, Mr. William Stuart would like to see you now. Could you please come with me?" Patrick narrowed his eyes at the thought of meeting the brother of his grandfather and turned toward Cordy."I can leave on my own," she said shortly. "Please arrange a chauffeur to send me to the airport."Patrick hes
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Cordy did not turn to look, since John was basically one of the hosts for tonight's charity ball—it would be unacceptable if he did not contribute."1.1 million." Someone continued the bid."1.2 million.""1.3 million.""One and a half million," John said, raising his auction paddle again.Everyone could tell right then that John was going to get that ring, one way or another. The crowd started to whisper among themselves, knowing then that they would never beat John. Since they were not winning anyway, they would make more enemies if they made more bids.Moreover, they were all shrewd people and had no reason to keep bidding at this stage."One and a half million! Calling once, twice, three times! Sold!" The auctioneer exclaimed excitedly. "Mr. Levine, please come on stage to accept delivery of your charity auction item."John walked up and took it from the auctioneer, but just as he was about to turn and leave, the auctioneer stopped him. "A moment please, Mr. Levine. I h
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Cordy blinked and a tear inadvertently trickled out of the corner of her eye.But even as it fell to the floor, her lips were curled upward—she was at once relieved and heartbroken.Patrick took her hand right then and left without hesitation.John watched as the two figures went further and further away…-With Patrick with her, the security guard at the entrance did not dare to stop them.In the end, the so-called rule was only enforced depending on the person.With that, Cordy got into Patrick's car, and they headed to the airport.They were silent along the journey. Patrick glanced at Cordy's cool, beautiful face just then.If she had been emotionally affected at the ballroom before, she was calm and unfettered now."Aren't you curious what William summoned me for?" he suddenly asked, breaking the silence just then.He was not sure what she was thinking, but was also suddenly reluctant to see her being so aloof—as if she could not get interested in anything.She shoul
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Was Patrick… afraid?! Even though he was a seasoned veteran who had seen action countless times?!The car continued to shake even as it sped forward, and both of them seemed to float in their seats for a split second whenever it did. Still, Cordy did not ask further questions and quickly took the phone off Patrick's hands.When her fingers brushed against the back of his hand, Cordy's heart skipped a beat when she felt that it was almost scalding.However, she did not have time to think—she took the phone off his hands and asked urgently, "Who should I call?""Ben Wick," Patrick replied urgently.Cordy quickly found the name Ben Wick on his contact list and pressed the dial button.As soon as she did, their car suddenly steered into a powerslide before screeching to a stop. Patrick's phone slipped from Cordy's fingers and landed on the floor beneath their seat with a clatter. At the same time, the chauffeur was crying out nervously, "Hold on, sir!"There had been a truck d
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