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 fogey of your grandfather," William

at the table

Mandy bit her lip.

thinking that she got to where she was on the basis of

no.velebook wealthiest and most

inside! "Oh yes, do you have

William asked Zoe.

would I have the chance

a smile, 'No man would want a woman like

over his spoon

me again," William said

true, no one

with

someone

"My grandson, James Stuart."

than you are and with a

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

no, no." Zoe

"Zoe," Alan warned.

just like my older brother.It would feel like incest if I were to think of

James wouldn't like someone as

pushed his glasses up his

Zoe's eyes widened.

with you.My brother often mentions you in front of me, and he watches every single drama and movie

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