A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 738

Zoe cut Jay short right then. “Forget it—none of that actually matters now. It’s the distant past and I couldn’t care less. But understand this: I didn’t come back to make you feel guilty or win your sympathy. In fact, I would’ve rather not shown up around you at all, because all I want is to properly live my life. So, please stay away from me.”

Zoe shook his hand off as hard as she could.

Jay had to stand while leaning on a cane, and her shove left him stumbling a couple steps backward.

By the next second, she already stormed off without so much as looking back.

Jay’s fingers clenched, but he stayed silent.

When Zoe returned to the couch, Arthur was clearly getting a little impatient.

Other thespians were sitting next to him, having come to toast him, so Zoe sat near the edge.

After Arthur was done socializing with them, she finally returned to her seat.

“What took you so long?” he growled.

ran into Mr. Parker, and we had a little chat.’ Zoe casually came

“Well, what’s not to like? He’s handsome and talented… while men

kidding, Mr. Rubio. Your reputation in showbiz is legendary­countless ladies flock to

as he dispensed with covers after

replied, pouring him

for her, he deliberately

Zoe smiled, humoring him.

going to pull away and goad him to drink, she noticed a familiar figure striding

she realized what was happening, Arthur promptly released her and greeted Jay. “Please,

and Zoe, with Zoe shifting aside since Jay’s leg was

interrupting?’ Jay

course not! Come on, join us,” Arthur quickly said. “Zoe?

rising to her feet and pouring

drink with us too, Zoe. Aren’t you going to toast Mr. Parker

said, “Here’s

words, she chugged it

marvelous, isn’t she?’ Arthur praised her as he