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.

ran into Mr. Parker, and we had a little chat.’ Zoe

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

Mr. Rubio. Your reputation in showbiz is legendary­countless

as he dispensed with covers after getting too

replied, pouring him

glass for her, he deliberately held his

Zoe smiled, humoring him.

was going to pull away and goad him to drink,

her and greeted Jay. "Please, sit with us,

Zoe shifting aside since Jay's leg was brushing

I interrupting?' Jay

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

said, rising to her feet and pouring

us too, Zoe. Aren't you going to toast Mr. Parker since he came all the way

said, "Here's to your health,

those words, she chugged

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