A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 223

Chapter 223

John and Jessica chatted in a desultory manner as the dinner went on.Both sets of parents felt glad to see them getting along so well.

Zoe was the only one who felt so frustrated she wanted to smash a spoon and leave the scene.

The thought of Cordy...Zoe told herself to calm down.She had to remain calm.

"How old is Zoe this year?" William suddenly singled her out.

Zoe was shocked.She was sure things did not bode well with such a question at such an occasion.

Out of courtesy, Zoe put down her spoon and smiled.

"Grandpa Stuart, I'm turning 25 this year."

"It's been so long since I last saw you, and you've grown up to be such a charming young lady.I heard that you're carving out a career for yourself in the entertainment industry?"

"My academic results were poor so I was left with no choice but to be an entertainer," Zoe said self-deprecatingly.

William was tickled by Zoe's remarks.

"There are truckloads of people who can study, but not many people can act."

"Then please help me persuade my grandfather.He keeps telling me to quit the entertainment circle."

Zoe seized the opportunity to turn the tide in her favor.

a chance to persuade that old

atmosphere at the

Mandy bit her lip.

looked down on Zoe, thinking that she got to where

the patriarch of Rocktown's no.velebook wealthiest and most powerful

inside! "Oh yes, do you have

William asked Zoe.

would I have the chance

man would want a woman

grip over

teasing me again," William said

true, no one likes

said with

don't I introduce someone to you?"

"My grandson, James Stuart."

went on, saying, "He's 30, slightly older than you are and with a great personality.Would he be your

darted toward James seated next to him.He was wearing a pair of rimmed glasses

no, no." Zoe rejected

"Zoe," Alan warned.

up.He feels just like my older brother.It would feel

I'm sure James wouldn't like someone as loud as I am.Right,

glasses up his nose and said smilingly, "Not

Zoe's eyes widened.

side, "I like how loud you are.I always feel so joyful when I'm with you.My brother often mentions you in front of me, and he

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