A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 120

“Hello, Ms. Sachs. Your reputation precedes you, though you’re even more beautiful than when you appeared at the press conference.” Sam praised her earnestly.

“You flatter me.” Cordy smiled. “You’re quite handsome too.”

Sam smiled smugly and shot John a provoking look, but John ignored it.

Pulling out a chair for Cordy, John said, “I knew them since I was a boy since our families were close. That said, I spent more time abroad and rarely came back. This is the first time I’m celebrating my birthday in North City, so they wanted to join me.”

In other words, he wanted to celebrate it with her alone, but they insisted on tagging alone.

“Anyway, just be at ease. Don’t mind them,” John then added quietly, clearly taking her feelings into consideration.

Cordy nodded.

It was his birthday, and naturally what he said went.

she wondered if she would have a chance to say the things she was

when the door suddenly opened, and

me? You’re all

Zoe carrying a bouquet

without the queen of showbiz, right?” Bob exclaimed

Zoe grinned and walked straight to John, giving him a

the bouquet with disdain. “That’s what you got me after asking

gave my heart here,” Zoe argued defensively. “I picked each flower and wrapped it myself.

that we’re not at a film set, kiddo,”

glare. “This is between me and him. You shut

shrugged nonchalantly, already perfectly accustomed to the

“I bought you that Hermes Himalayan Birkin for your birthday and

what you wanted!” Zoe exclaimed, giving him a wounded look. “And you have the money to get anything you want anyway. How could you

down,” John growled, not wanting to waste his breath. “And don’t

expensive antique. I wouldn’t have used it for myself even if I wanted to, and I was almost crying when I did it

she sat beside Cordy