A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 40

Mandy’s face turned green even as she glared at Zoe’s haughty figure.

What right did she have to attend the banquet tonight? Was she brought here to sing and dance for Alan just because she took the role of that Windmill Pictures TV series?

Even if Mandy did not actually have any status in showbiz, she got to belittle others-even A-list stars like Zoe-because of her family connections.

And Zoe must have taken the casting couch countless times over her long career. What right did she have to mock Mandy?!

“Please show some dignity, Ms. Jessop,” Jay said, leaving without taking her note.

Mandy was shaking with rage-the banquet tonight certainly left her with a belly full of grievances!

Even Noel did not want to stand by Mandy’s side now. She was keeping her distance-not because she was worried that she would upset Mandy, but because Mandy might embarrass her as well.

began to speak at that moment, signaling the commencement of the

just as a man in black arrived to escort Richard away after he had a couple

the opening speech

to attend. this banquet, held in honor

with John wheeling Alan to center stage, while

were

even Kyle’s face fell as he realized something

in the blink of an eye!” Alan spoke

perfect occasion to introduce everyone to my grandson, John. He will be staying in North City from now on, so please offer

words, he was saying that John would be

the mic

charisma and his devastating good looks certainly made him

John Levine.” His