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.

into Mr. Parker, and we had a

you?” Arthur scoffed. “Well, what’s not to like? He’s

Your reputation in showbiz is legendary­countless ladies

amorously as he dispensed with covers after

course,’ Zoe replied,

glass for her, he

Zoe smiled, humoring him.

goad him to drink, she noticed

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

and Zoe, with Zoe shifting aside since

I interrupting?’ Jay

on, join us,” Arthur quickly said. “Zoe? Do pour Mr.

and pouring both Arthur

Aren’t you going to toast Mr. Parker since he

poured herself a glass and said, “Here’s to your health, Mr. Rubio, Mr.

those words, she chugged

and she was saying she can’t drink. She really is marvelous, isn’t she?’ Arthur praised her as he