Hannah stepped forward with a smile and said, "Please, my sister isn't used to this. You said you can help us get inside.”Hayford nodded and said, "I can. You both just follow me," as he turned around walking away.Cordelia looked at Hannah. "Why must we take a favor from him? They make it look like they've done you something great and try to take advantage of that," she said.Hannah nodded and said, "I understand, but there's no option. Let's go." They both followed Hayford.As they both followed Hayford, Cordelia and Hannah trailed behind him, exchanging cautious glances.As they approached the security guard, he greeted Hayford respectfully. Then, he looked at Hannah and Cordelia and said, "I thought I said you both can't go in without an invitation card."Hayford stepped forward confidently and replied, "They're my guests."With a nod from Hayford, the security guard stepped aside, allowing Cordelia and Hannah to pass through. Hannah sighed in relief, they were finally in the par

Cordelia nodded, her curiosity piqued. "Why is he asking everyone to gather around? Some people are already playing games and having fun, look at those dancing even," she observed, gesturing to the lively scene around them.Hannah shook her head. "I have no idea. Who knows? Well, since he's the mastermind behind this event, he might have plans, you know," she speculated.Cordelia nodded in agreement, she and Hannah rose from their seats and began to make their way forward, joining the crowd as they gathered around to see what surprise awaited them.Meanwhile, Hayford caught sight of Cordelia and Hannah making their way through the crowd, their figures illuminated by the vibrant lights of the club park. A grin spread across his face as he nudged his three friends and nodded in their direction."Hey, guys, those are the ladies I was talking about," he said excitedlyHis friends followed his gaze, their eyes widening in appreciation as they watched Cordelia and Hannah approach. "Wow, you

The people who had surrounded them now understood why Cordelia had slapped Hayford, but they were surprised as to why she was that angry. Murmurs rippled through the crowd as they exchanged puzzled glances, trying to piece together the situation.Hannah, ever observant, quickly dashed forward to stand beside Cordelia, her brows furrowed with concern. "What's going on?" she askedHayford's expression darkened with anger as he turned to face Cordelia, his words dripping with venom. "This bitch dared slap me because I touched her," he spat out, his tone laced with indignation.Cordelia's eyes flashed with fury at his derogatory remark. Without hesitation, she raised her hand and delivered another resounding slap across Hayford's face. "This bitch?" she seethed, her voice cutting through the stunned silence. "You must be mad! Do I look like a bitch to you? Or do I look like a dog to shake my tail according to your tune?”With a flash of anger in her eyes, Cordelia's voice cut through the

Gulp!”Cordelia's eyes widened in shock as she caught sight of the newcomer, her breath catching in her throat. "Benjamin?" she whispered incredulously, her voice barely audible over the murmurs of the crowd.Hannah's own shock mirrored Cordelia's, her eyes widening in disbelief as she too recognized the newcomer. The realization of who it was sent a jolt of surprise coursing through her veins.As Benjamin made his way forward, the eight men accompanying him created a path, bowing their heads lightly as he passed. All eyes in the crowd followed his movements, captivated by his commanding presence.Stopping in his tracks, Benjamin cast his gaze over the assembled crowd, his eyes scanning the faces before hi.. It was as if he was searching for someone specific, his gaze lingering on each individual before finally settling on Cordelia.A smile tugged at the corners of Benjamin's lips as he locked eyes with Cordelia, his expression one of quiet satisfaction. Despite the shock etched on her

Cordelia felt a warmth spread through her as she leaned into his touch, comforted by his presence. At that moment she felt like a queen. Benjamin then spoke up, his voice carrying a hint of authority as he addressed the crowd. "As it's her birthday, can we all celebrate it together?" he announced, his words met with enthusiastic applause and nods of agreement from the gathered guests. Some even began snapping photos of the helicopters, capturing the extraordinary moment.Just as the crowd was about to burst into a rendition of "Happy Birthday" for Cordelia, Hayford stepped forward, his expression a mix of anger and frustration. "Hello," he interjected, his tone sharp and confrontational. "This arrangement was made for my club's theme party, not for your girlfriend's birthday. If you want to celebrate a birthday, go look for somewhere else.”Undeterred, Benjamin simply smiled and turned to face Hayford, his demeanor calm and unruffled. "Relax," he replied, his voice laced with amusem