A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 699

“Did you replicate Cora’s interpretation of the character without adjustments because it was Jay’s production? It’s a smart way to buy Jay’s vote by playing the character to his tastes, isn’t that so?”

Hailey’s aggressive rebuke wasn’t sparing Zoe an ounce of dignity, and Zoe actually had no idea how to defend herself.

In fact, with Hailey now prejudiced against her, anything she said would only be considered excuses.

However, she never thought of playing the character in a way that struck Jay’s fancy—not that she could.

If anything, she wanted the audience’s fancy.

“Your years in showbiz turns out to be a waste, Zoe,” Hailey said coldly, her spite for Zoe abundantly clear on her face, i

had she offended Hailey, especially when she

couldn’t stand it, and tried to steer the stage in another direction away from the awkwardness. “Do you have

of buying Mr. Parker’s vote. It’s my opinion that Cora Levine played that character perfectly, and even consider replicating it a form of success on its own. Of course, I accept Miss Zimmerman’s critique, and I understand she said all that for my sake.

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and I fully accept the appraisals of the judges and the audience. I’m satisfied that I can rise to the stage of theater again. Even if my performance proved wanting, it encourages me to do

parting words, just as she was ready to leave at any moment. She

so soon, Zoe,” the host consoled her. “No one

“Wait,” Jay suddenly spoke.

and chuckled, “Ah, apologies. Your thoughts, Mr.