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.

Parker, and we had a little chat.’ Zoe casually came up with

you ladies all love Jay Parker, don’t you?” Arthur scoffed. “Well, what’s not to like?

kidding, Mr. Rubio. Your reputation in

leering at Zoe amorously as he dispensed with

Zoe replied,

took the glass for her, he deliberately held his

Zoe smiled, humoring him.

and goad him to drink,

she realized what was happening, Arthur promptly released her

with Zoe shifting

interrupting?’

course not! Come on, join us,” Arthur

and pouring both

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

“Here’s to your health, Mr. Rubio, Mr.

those words, she chugged

really is marvelous, isn’t she?’ Arthur praised her as he chugged his