A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 738

Zoe cut Jay short right then. "Forget it—none of that actually matters now. It's the distant past and I couldn't care less. But understand this: I didn't come back to make you feel guilty or win your sympathy. In fact, I would’ve rather not shown up around you at all, because all I want is to properly live my life. So, please stay away from me."

Zoe shook his hand off as hard as she could.

Jay had to stand while leaning on a cane, and her shove left him stumbling a couple steps backward.

By the next second, she already stormed off without so much as looking back.

Jay's fingers clenched, but he stayed silent.

When Zoe returned to the couch, Arthur was clearly getting a little impatient.

Other thespians were sitting next to him, having come to toast him, so Zoe sat near the edge.

After Arthur was done socializing with them, she finally returned to her seat.

"What took you so long?" he growled.

we had a little chat.’

all love Jay Parker, don't you?" Arthur scoffed. "Well, what's not to like? He's handsome and talented...

reputation in showbiz

at Zoe amorously as he dispensed with covers

course,’ Zoe replied, pouring

for her, he deliberately held his

Zoe smiled, humoring him.

goad him to drink, she noticed a familiar

was happening, Arthur promptly released her and

sat between Arthur and Zoe, with Zoe shifting aside since Jay's

interrupting?' Jay

course not! Come on, join us," Arthur quickly said. "Zoe? Do pour Mr. Parker a

to her feet and pouring both Arthur and Jay

"Oh, drink with us too, Zoe. Aren't you going to toast Mr. Parker since he came

a glass and said, "Here's to your

she chugged it

she can't drink. She really is marvelous, isn't she?'