Chapter 119

In the end, Cordy braced herself and alighted–her dress was not formal, but it was not that casual either.

Still, she did look a little underdressed beside John.

On the other hand, he did not seem to care about what she was wearing, and he simply led her inside the skyscraper.

The restaurant was on the twentieth floor, and it was only natural John would pick a spot frequented by the rich and powerful of North City.

After Cordy followed him into the grandly designed glass elevator, he suddenly took off his dinner jacket and his bow tie, unfastening his top two buttons.

His forbidding presence suddenly turned to a simpler elegance, he suddenly held out his dinner jacket and bow tie at her, saying, “Hold these for me.”

Cordy did so, and watched as John slowly rolled up his sleeves, baring his firm, muscular hands. He looked considerably casual in an instant, just as Cordy quickly realized what he was doing.

she seemed to feel a little guilty

with importance and dress up for the occasion,

end, he had to work with her, despite her clear negligence.

feelings because she was here for a

bowtie, while a steward greeted them and led them

the two stewards standing outside each opened

and realized that

Parker, Bob

adopted child of the Levines, the other two were both run–of–the–mill rich kids,

him. “Ah, I see you brought the lady.”

introduce you to my friends. You know Jay Parker,

Cordy smiled politely.

did the same in

John then pointed at the rather pudgy

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