A Life Debt Repaid By Cheng Xiaocheng Chapter 403


    Chapter 403


    Cordy frowned at Patrick, who was grinning nonchntly.


    Ultimately, she didn’t leave and stood at his side to watch the rich and important


    people filing into 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 with the host than other reasons.


    That would be more or less the asame in Noel’s case, since Jessica was really


    bringing out her checkbook to buy Noel’splete allegiance.


    Suddenly, the lights in the ballroom dimmed while a spotlight illuminated the center of


    the stage; everyone turned towards it.


    The emcee walked up above stage and spoke with sinct intonation, “Good


    evening, everyone. Wee to Stuart Holdings’ annual charity ball! Thank you


    everyone for making time to attend this honorable asion despite your busy


    schedules.”


    The ballroom erupted with raucous pping. Anyone who could host such a


    prestigious event naturally stood amongst the best in showbiz, boasting poprity as


    well influence.


    “And now, let’s invite our host for the night-Miss Jesscia Stuart, for her opening


    speech! Please give her a round of apuse, everyone!”


    Jessica strode up the stage in her red gown amidst the thunderous apuse, walking


    up to the emcee who passed the mic to her.


    Jessica’s smile was tactful, and every move was as confident as it was elegant.


    “This is my first time hosting this annual charity ball, and I do apologize beforehand if


    our hospitality proved insufficient. I would also like to thank my grandfather here for


    giving me the chance to learn and grow independent, and I’m grateful to have his


    trust.”


    With that, she nodded and beamed at William below stage before turning towards her


    parents and James. “I also would like to thank my immediate family for their support


    and care. They’ve helped me gain the strength I need to make something for myself.”


    “Last but not least, I must thank the most important person in my life. If not for him


    staying by my side at all times, I would never have the courage to host this charity ballThis belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    independently. In fact, he was willing to leave work for an entire month just to keep my


    Jessica never said a name, but everyone present knew exactly whom she was


    referring to too.


    Patrick turned towards Cordy.


    She appeared uninterested; noticing Patrick’s gaze, she asked tly without turning to


    him, “That’s the good part?”


    “What, not good enough for you?” Patrick asked.


    Cordy waspletely apathetic while Patrick smiled a little gingerly, watching as


    Jessica turned towards John and said, “Thank you, Johnny. Thank you for your care


    and understanding.”


    Jessica was clearly smitten, and everyone could see the love she bore for John in her


    eyes.


    However, John was below stage, and the lights were too dim for anyone to see his


    reaction.


    Jessica turned towards the crowd again. “As usual, all proceeds for this charity ball


    will be invested into the nonprofit charity organizations under Stuart Holdings, with


    referees personally officiating the procedures of your donations. Once again, thank


    you everyone foring.”


    Jessica leaned forward slightly in a small bow, appearing elegant and affable as ever.


    The entire ballroom erupted into yet another round of apuse.


    “And now, Stuart Holdings’ annual charity ball officially begins!”


    Crackers and poppers resounded overhead at those words, raining endless confetti


    down the hall.


    A thrilling tune boomed from the speakers, spiking the excitement in the ballroom to


    new heights.