A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 736

Suddenly, the director appeared beside her. ’Zoe.”

Zoe promptly rose to her feet, appearing perfectly respectful. “Mr. Rubio.”

“It’s fine, sit.” Arthur Rubio quickly gestured. “No need to be so formal.

You’ve not been speaking much or drinking… Not used to showbiz now that it’s been a while?’

In reality, she did not have to attend social dinners in the past, since she was busy filming commercials-her manager could never arrange for her to attend any.

“Just a little out of practice.’ Zoe smiled, quickly poured herself a glass full, and said, “A toast to you, Mr. Rubio.”

“Thank you.” Arthur did not reject her offer, and they both chugged their drinks.

“You can really stomach your alcohol,” Arthur praised.

“No, I don’t usually drink,” Zoe was certainly aware that there were plenty others who would hide their ability to stomach alcohol, or they would be goaded into drinking more than they would like.

let’s have another drink,’

had no choice but to keep drinking with the man, and when they were done, Arthur slowly asked, ’Where have you been in the years after leaving showbiz, Zoe? What

a long break in a small town. I

why did you suddenly retire?” Arthur

be so interested in gossip. “Well, I just got into a little

“With who?”

in annoyance. “Why are you hiding it from me? I had to stave off immense pressure

but she eventually said,

be reckoned

Levines?” Arthur exclaimed in

prefer if you didn’t

with anything right now, so you have nothing to

return too, since their influence doesn’t extend

“Yeah.” Zoe nodded.

another toast.” The director raised his glass

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