A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 699

"Did you replicate Cora's interpretation of the character without adjustments because it was Jay's production? It's a smart way to buy Jay's vote by playing the character to his tastes, isn't that so?"

Hailey's aggressive rebuke wasn't sparing Zoe an ounce of dignity, and Zoe actually had no idea how to defend herself.

In fact, with Hailey now prejudiced against her, anything she said would only be considered excuses.

However, she never thought of playing the character in a way that struck Jay's fancy—not that she could.

If anything, she wanted the audience's fancy.

be a waste, Zoe," Hailey said coldly,

had she offended Hailey, especially

tried to steer the stage in another direction away from the awkwardness.

It's my opinion that Cora Levine played that character perfectly, and even consider replicating it a form of success on its own. Of course, I accept Miss Zimmerman's critique, and I understand

at

nodded. "Yes, and I fully accept the appraisals of the judges and the audience. I'm satisfied that I can rise to the stage

to leave at any moment. She had certainly memorized her farewell script to the

soon, Zoe," the host consoled her. "No one knows what the result will be until

"Wait," Jay suddenly spoke.

to a realization and chuckled, "Ah, apologies. Your thoughts,

my fellow judges. Overall speaking, the stage show was great, though effort is needed in the details