A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 736

Suddenly, the director appeared beside her. ’Zoe."

Zoe promptly rose to her feet, appearing perfectly respectful. "Mr. Rubio."

"It's fine, sit." Arthur Rubio quickly gestured. "No need to be so formal.

You've not been speaking much or drinking... Not used to showbiz now that it's been a while?’

In reality, she did not have to attend social dinners in the past, since she was busy filming commercials-her manager could never arrange for her to attend any.

"Just a little out of practice.’ Zoe smiled, quickly poured herself a glass full, and said, "A toast to you, Mr. Rubio."

"Thank you." Arthur did not reject her offer, and they both chugged their drinks.

"You can really stomach your alcohol," Arthur praised.

"No, I don't usually drink," Zoe was certainly aware that there were plenty others who would hide their ability to stomach alcohol, or they would be goaded into drinking more than they would like.

Here, let's have another drink,’ Arthur

had no choice but to keep drinking with the man, and when they were done, Arthur slowly asked, ’Where have you been in the years after leaving showbiz,

long break in a small town. I didn't do anything in

you suddenly retire?"

expect him to be so interested in gossip. "Well, I

"With who?"

Arthur immediately huffed in annoyance. "Why are you hiding it from me? I had to stave off immense pressure to put you in our show,

but she eventually said, "The

Levines were no longer a force to be reckoned with

Levines?" Arthur exclaimed

a personal conflict, so I'd prefer if you didn't ask more,

not burdened with anything right now, so

too, since their influence doesn't extend into

"Yeah." Zoe nodded.

director raised his glass again, and Zoe

made it