A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 223

Chapter 223

John and Jessica chatted in a desultory manner as the dinner went on.

Both sets of parents felt glad to see them getting along so well.

Zoe was the only one who felt so frustrated she wanted to smash a spoon and leave the scene.

The thought of Cordy…

Zoe told herself to calm down. She had to remain calm.

“How old is Zoe this year?” William suddenly singled her out.

Zoe was shocked.

She was sure things did not bode well with such a question at such an occasion.

Out of courtesy, Zoe put down her spoon and smiled. “Grandpa Stuart, I’m turning 25 this year.”

“It’s been so long since I last saw you, and you’ve grown up to be such a charming young lady. I heard that you’re carving out a career for yourself in the entertainment industry?”

“My academic results were poor so I was left with no choice but to be an entertainer,” Zoe said self -deprecatingly.

William was tickled by Zoe’s remarks. “There are truckloads of people who can study, but not many people can act.”

“Then please help me persuade my grandfather. He keeps telling me to quit the entertainment circle.” Zoe seized the opportunity to turn the tide in her favor.

“Sure, I’ll find a chance to persuade that old fogey of your grandfather,” William joked.

The atmosphere at the table was very pleasant.

Mandy bit her lip.

Mandy had always looked down on Zoe, thinking that she got to where she was on the basis of unspoken rules. Yet now, Zoe was evidently able to engage in a conversation with the patriarch of Rocktown’s wealthiest and most powerful family with such ease, and she could even make him chuckle so merrily.

Mandy felt extremely jealous inside!

“Oh yes, do you have a boyfriend?” William asked Zoe.

“How would I have the chance to?” Zoe replied with a smile, “No man would want a woman like me.”

Jay’s grip over his spoon tightened.

“There you go, teasing me again,” William said kindly.

“It’s true, no one likes me,” Zoe said with utmost seriousness.

“Why don’t I introduce someone to you?”