A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 46

Chapter 46

Cordy raised her glass, offering Jay a toast. “Long time no see, Mr. Parker.”

“You should not drink too much when you already have a bad stomach, Ms. Sachs,” Jay told her, though he took a sip from his glass in turn to acknowledge her toast.

Cordy took a sip too, but said nothing else-they were still not that close, and did not have much to talk about.

“Johnny…” Jay suddenly said, watching as John Levine continued to mingle with his guest. “Is a good man.”

…Johnny?

It took Cordy a while to realize that he was talking about John.

Jay was Alan Levine’s adopted child, and everyone knew that he and John were close.

Even so, Cordy was silent and did not comment about John.

“It’s late. I should get going,” Jay said then, and elegantly put away his glass.

Alan himself had long since left-only John was left to handle the guests.

“Goodbye.” Cordy smiled politely.

Jay returned her smile with a nod.

He was certainly no different from his public image-well-mannered, soft-spoken, and affable.

After he left the hall, Bob Davis and Sam Saunders soon left as well, though they both seemed to be sneaking glances at Cordy.

She simply ignored them, wondering how much longer would she have to wait for John-or if she would get drunk first.

That was when she saw John suddenly heading toward the backyard.

Cordy’s eyes tracked him, but did not follow.

At the backyard, John abruptly reached out and caught the woman’s wrist.

“Zoe York.”

She appeared a little annoyed. “Let me go.”

“Where have you been the entire night?”

“What is that to you?” Zoe snapped as she shook his hand off.