A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1504

Zoe promptly texted Cordy: [Sam is back! He's really back! He just entered the hall!]

Cordy: [I told you he'd come. You didn't believe me.]

Zoe: [How should I know that I'm that attractive?]

Cordy sent a speechless emoji, spotting Sam, who was very tall and easy to spot in a crowd, as she looked up just then.

"Sam," John called out to him just then, and he quickly made his way toward them and sat down.

"When did you get back?" John asked.

"Noon yesterday," Sam replied.

"Why didn't you tell us?" Bob snorted, a little miffed just then. "What, too important to hang out with your brothers now that your career has taken off?"

"My career's taken off? Have you ever seen Johnny's pockets?" Sam rolled his eyes.

Bob simply shrugged.

John then asked, "When are you going back?"

"In two days. I'll be visiting my parents before that," Sam replied.

"So you don't have time for us now, do you?" Bob butted in.

"It's a little rushed since there's still stuff to do," Sam said. "We have all the time to meet up after—we can do it today too. Bottom's up!"

Bob was exasperated. "Sam, you've really changed—could you be a little less successful? It's a little overwhelming."

"Well what do you want?!" Sam snorted.

"I…" Bob actually could not come up with anything, and so snapped, "Just drink!"

"Fine!"

With that, both men started drinking even before food was served, before the hosts returned to the hall.

John was going to stop them when a woman sat down beside Sam.