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The only thing that could really threaten Jessica right now was John. If John were hit with a scandal and caused severe controversy, the Stuarts would annul Jessica's engagement with him to protect their reputation.However, said annulment would be a terrible loss to both the Stuarts and Jessica. The former would have their ambitions thwarted, while for Jessica, anyone could tell how crazily in love she was with John.Therefore, if the Stuarts wouldn’t hurt Cordy for that reason, Jessica would not do it either.Even so, Jessica wasn’t so easily threatened. "Did you really think my family and the Levines can't enforce a media blackout even if you publicize this? No one even knows Jay was almost killed in a car accident. You know very well that our families' influences are far beyond what you can ever imagine!""But what if it's Patrick who publicizes these photos?" Cordy asked in return.Jessica scowled, as the threat obviously registered.Cordy regarded Jessica coolly as she cont
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Cordy regarded Jessica coolly while her body stiffened ever so slightly, a chill unwittingly running down her spine.Even so, she repressed the terror seizing her chest and remained incredibly calm. But even if Cordy didn’t show it, Jessica knew for sure that Cordy was afraid—no one would feel nothing in this situation."Never crossed your mind that I'd go this far, have you?" She laughed savagely. "Don't you regret dying by my hand in this fashion? I won't mind admitting trying and failing to take your life so many times, only for you to be so kind as to send yourself to my doorstep. You really shouldn't get full of yourself, y'know?""Do you think John would forgive you if you killed me?" Cordy asked her."Would he forgive me even if I don't?" Jessica asked in return. "He'd treat me the same, and it's just better for me if I eliminated a potential threat. And who knows? With you dead, maybe he'd completely give up when there's nothing left for him."Cordy pursed her lips, her
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Nonetheless, Jessica didn’t give up. "Do you think you'd still be a Stuart if you did this? That your grandfather could defend you for this? Forget your grandfather—you'd be arrested! And that would be the end of your family!""If you put it that way…" Patrick muttered, clearly hesitant.Jessica's eyes flashed with smugness, pleased by her own cunningness. When it comes to the Stuarts, they never did care who they hurt and would bury their conscience when they stood to gain from something.Cordy saved Patrick's life, but so what? They would abandon family at the drop of a hat!However, that was the same reasoning that foiled Jessica's ploy, as Patrick suddenly said, "Actually, it just occurred to me… If this stalemate continued, your grandfather or brother would order you to kill Cordy anyway. I’d kill you in retaliation, which gives them the excuse to have me arrested immediately, since that would leave my family leaderless and powerless against yours. They'd kill so many birds
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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 admitted.Patrick did a double take, and his tone changed. "Does that mean you knew I'd protect you from the start? That I'd prote
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The days went by without anything out of the ordinary occurring… Until one day, when every article and news piece was reporting about John Levine and Jessica Stuart's grand wedding.Just three more days? That was quick.Nonetheless, Cordy put away her phone and rose to her feet, leaving her office for another meeting just then. The four bodyguards Patrick arranged for her followed her as if it was natural. They really did stick with her ever since Patrick sent them—save for when she went to the ladies' room or was changing clothes.Neither she nor her employees were used to it at first, but she eventually got used to it. During the meeting, Noel kept calling her, but Cordy simply rejected every call and muted her phone.After all, she knew all too well the only reason Noel would call her now was to gloat since in the end, Jessica Stuart was the one who would be with John Levine.And since Noel was now Jessica's lapdog… But if Cordy were to be honest, she had no idea how long
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Cordy stared at her phone, watching as John appeared on screen in his white swallowtail tuxedo and a bow tie, looking sharp and imposing.The instant he showed up, the live comment section was immediately spammed, though the content was more or less the same.[He's so handsome!][I'm in love!][Why isn't he an actor?]Cordy was just about to close the live comments section when her phone started ringing.She hesitated a little when she saw that it was a call from Patrick, but answered it eventually."Are you checking out the news?" He asked immediately."Which one?" Cordy asked in return, despite knowing exactly what he meant."Since you can still make a joke, I guess you're not in a bad mood.""It's only expected. Why be moody about it?" Cordy asked in return."I like that attitude of yours, y'know. Staying stoic even if the world falls apart."Cordy didn’t want to waste her breath, and so asked, "Shouldn't you be there right now?""I am," Patrick replied."Then why did
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As Jessica walked up to John, their eyes met; hers were clearly welling up with tears.Andy Stuart, Jessica's father, patted her on the hand, before passing her hand over to John and giving him a clap on the shoulder.It was a gesture that he was entrusting Jessica to her.John nodded politely at him in turn. He and Jessica then turned toward the priest.After performing the opening rites with great passion, the priest proceeded to the cliche but exciting part: wedding vows."John Levine, do you take Jessica Stuart as your wife, in accordance with His Will… To be eternally loyal to her, 'til death do you part?"Everyone's eyes were glued to John, and the cameras were focused on his face as well.[Wow, he's too handsome! Please don't get too close, or I won't be able to resist licking the screen.][What good have I done in life, that I deserve to feast my eyes upon such magnificence?][Jessica Stuart’s the most blessed woman in the world. No buts.]The cathedral remained silen
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Patrick chuckled and teased her, "So you actually can get nervous?""I just want to know the truth," Cordy replied. "Jessica’s wedding with John concerns my safety and personal gain."Yes, she was just being selfish. The only thing she cared about was whether she could get Dicky even though the wedding fell through!Patrick shrugged and stopped leaving her hanging. "Before John could say 'I do', Rocktown's police commissioner himself stormed in with a warrant for his arrest. Turns out John’s a suspect in a corporate criminal conspiracy."Cordy's fingers clenched. Patrick asked her, "Do you know what that means?""The wedding’s off," Cordy replied.Patrick laughed at that. "Even I can't bear to watch this, Cordy. The man would go this far for you, not holding back from destroying his own reputation and his own future just to stop this wedding. And you're being this calm?""How else would I react? Can I change anything?" Cordy asked in return. "I don't get it—how is this different
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