Chapter 223

John and Jessica chatted in a desultory manner as the dinner went on.

Both sets of parents felt glad to see them getting along so well.

Zoe was the only one who felt so frustrated she wanted to smash a spoon and leave the scene.

The thought of Cordy…

Zoe told herself to calm down. She had to remain calm.

“How old is Zoe this year?” William suddenly singled her out.

Zoe was shocked.

She was sure things did not bode well with such a question at such an occasion.

Out of courtesy, Zoe put down her spoon and smiled. “Grandpa Stuart, I’m turning 25 this year.”

“It’s been so long since I last saw you, and you’ve grown up to be such a charming young lady. I heard that you’re carving out a career for yourself in the entertainment industry?”

“My academic results were poor so I was left with no choice but to be an entertainer,” Zoe said self -deprecatingly.

William was tickled by Zoe’s remarks. “There are truckloads of people who can study, but not many people can act.”

please help me persuade my grandfather. He keeps telling me to quit the entertainment

to persuade that old fogey

table was

her

of unspoken rules. Yet now, Zoe was evidently able to engage in a conversation with the patriarch of Rocktown’s wealthiest and most

felt extremely jealous

you have a boyfriend?” William asked Zoe.

replied with a smile,

his spoon tightened.

teasing me again,” William said

me,” Zoe said with utmost

introduce someone to you?”

Zoe was shocked

you are and with a great personality. Would he be your cup of

eyes darted toward James seated next

of rimmed glasses and

Zoe

“Zoe,” Alan warned.

feels just like my older brother. It would feel like incest if I were to think of him in the romantic sense!” Zoe explained in a rush. “What’s more, I’m sure James wouldn’t like

pushed his glasses up his nose and said smilingly, “Not exactly.”

Zoe’s eyes widened.

side, “I like how loud you are. I always feel so joyful when I’m with you. My brother often mentions you in front of me, and he watches every single drama and

a trembling voice, “Do you

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