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.

However, she wondered if she would have a chance to say the things she was prepared to say tonight.

That was when the door suddenly opened, and a familiar female v