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.”

persuade my grandfather. He keeps telling me to quit the entertainment circle.” Zoe seized the opportunity to turn the tide

chance to persuade that old fogey of

atmosphere at the table

her lip.

unspoken rules. Yet now, Zoe was evidently able to engage in a conversation

extremely jealous inside!

you have a boyfriend?” William asked

would I have the chance to?” Zoe replied with a smile, “No man

his

me again,” William

no one likes me,” Zoe

introduce

Zoe was shocked

saying, “He’s 30, slightly older than you are

eyes darted toward James seated next

a pair of rimmed glasses and looked urbane

no.” Zoe rejected

“Zoe,” Alan warned.

He feels just like my older brother. It would feel like incest if I were to think of him

up his nose and said smilingly, “Not

Zoe’s eyes widened.

you are. I always feel so joyful when I’m with you. My brother often mentions you in front of me, and he watches

in a trembling voice, “Do you

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