Chapter 789

"I bet you won't." Lisa kept teasing me, but I knew she had my back. Lisa and I entered the banquet hall. Mr. Cohen Senior was dressed in a purple suit with gold trim, happily accepting a steady stream of gifts. His face lit up when he spotted the gift I brought. "Now, this is something special. I like this." I could hardly keep a straight face with that obvious flattery. Bree also got him a painting, so what made mine so special? He really had a handle on things and knew how to say just the right thing to make each guest feel good about what they brought. "Liz, where's Professor Marrow? Didn't he come with you?" Mr. Cohen Senior asked. Lisa gave me a little nudge. "Mr. Cohen Senior, I came in his place because I missed you and wanted to see you," I said. He was sharp enough to see right through anything at his age. My being here didn't bother Keith at all. There wasn't a limit on how many guests could come to his birthday celebration. Mr. Cohen Senior laughed it off and glanc