A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 442

Cora appeared a little shy. "Hello."

It had been months since she was brought to the Levine family, but she still could not get used to life in high society. She was always apprehensive about everything, which made her appear confident.

Like right now-after greeting Bob, she said nothing else, leaving an awkwardness in the air.

"Oh, you." Yulia smartly tried to smooth things over. "Aren't you usually talkative? You're mute as soon as you see a pretty face, huh?"

Bob was going to argue, but Nancy already spoke. "Sorry. I've been overprotective of Cora and haven't brought her out of the house much. I guess that made her a little shy."

"Oh, just bring her along whenever. Bob's never busy, so he can hang out with her."

"What do you mean, I'm never busy? I'm always busy, y'know, " Bob argued.

"Busy with what? Drinking yourself silly?" Yulia snapped, denying him even dignity.

Since there was no chance of Bob arguing in front of so many people, Nancy quickly said, "Well, Bobby, I'm counting on you to take care of Cora now."

did not say yes, and that earned him a smack

"Fine," he growled reluctantly.

were watching nearby, and they traded glances

tell that an arranged marriage was in the

way, Nancy-1 heard Cora is starting her career in showbiz?" Yulia said

just went with her for her audition today, or we wouldn't have

"Did things go well?"

won't be many issues," Nancy

be more considerate with you around," Yulia joked, though Nancy did

Jay and asked, "Jay, you've been in showbiz for a while. What do

director, he's one of the rare few who keeps a low profile but shows consistent excellence. Anyone working on his films would easily make a breakthrough," Jay said, giving an earnest

"I was worried he isn't

his lips—when Zoe was

never showed any concern

success for herself, building her career with her

all taken

actually mentioned that Cora should take a supporting role to start her career instead. He was saying that taking a lead role immediately would be adverse to her reputation and development since she might not be able to succeed in such an