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.’ Zoe

what's not to like? He's handsome and talented... while

Rubio. Your reputation in

as he

course,’ Zoe replied,

Arthur took the glass for her,

Zoe smiled, humoring him.

was going to pull away and goad him to

what was happening, Arthur promptly released her and greeted Jay.

Zoe, with Zoe shifting aside

I interrupting?'

us," Arthur quickly said. "Zoe?

Zoe said, rising to her feet and pouring both Arthur and Jay

you going to toast Mr. Parker since he came all the way

glass and said, "Here's to your health,

those words, she chugged

saying she can't drink. She really is marvelous, isn't she?' Arthur praised her as he chugged his