Letting out a small sigh, Cody glanced over at Allison before looking back at Sophia. "Are you sure about this, sweetheart?" Hot asked softly, his voice full of concern. However, the look she had in her eyes told him all he needed to know. Finally giving up, Cody looked around before walking over to the man beside Allison, whom he assumed was part of her team. Offering up a wide grin, he gently held Sophia's hand, pulling her along before moving his hand to her lower back and letting it rest there.
"Allison. Long time, no see," he told her with a flat voice despite his smile. The last thing he wanted was to create any drama on such a special night, especially with Sophia by his side. He shook the man's hand with a warm smile and gave a short nod. "So, Cody, who is this beautiful woman you've got with you tonight?" He asked, clearly interested while Allison could do nothing but stand and glare at Sophia. "This, my friend, is my girlfriend, Sophia," he said happily as he gave her a quick squeeze. "Wait...girlfriend? What about~" he was suddenly cut off by Cody. "Allison and I had our disagreements and I thought it was best to move on. Then I met this lovely lady," he said smoothly. Though it wasn't entirely true, he knew the journalist would twist things around if he had told the truth.