A Life Debt Repaid novel Chapter 411

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 be convinced for a moment.

"I don't need you!" Cordy shrieked at John at the same time. "I will leave when I want!"

John was unmoved and simply pushed Patrick out of a way.

Patrick in turn hesitated, but he ultimately did not stop them.

Incensed, Cordy arched her back and suddenly bit down on the back of John's hand.

He frowned in pain, but still refused to release her even as she put her back into it, venting all her anger.

That humble plea actually left even Cordy sympathizing with Jessica.

And yet, John remained cold-blooded, as if he did not feel her suffering, as he said coolly, "I know."

With those words, he continued to drag Cordy along.

But just as he was about to stride past Jessica, a stern voice resounded from the entrance to the back garden. "Where do you think you're going?!"

John clearly hesitated for a split second, but he continued to hold onto Cordy firmly as he quickly recovered.

At the same time, Lawrence wheeled Alan into the back garden with several black-clad bodyguards in tow.

He was glaring solemnly at John and the hand with which John was holding Cordy, his expression obviously darkening in turn.