A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 700

Zoe was simply waiting for Jay’s impending critique, since Hailey had mentioned almost everything that could be said.

At this point, there was nothing she couldn’t accept.

She was actually retaining her usual smile, having weathered through the world shattering beneath her feet over the years but bearing with it anyway.

She would always put on her best performance in front of the cameras. She just had to do her utmost, even if no one was buying it.

After all, your effort was disproportional—even inconsequential—to your success in this world.

Nonetheless, Jay continued, "I'm sure anyone who was involved in a stage production would understand that a performance with zero mistakes is exceedingly difficult. It involves perfection in everything including your breathing, expressions, movements, dialog, and interaction with your fellow thespians. And yet, no one has achieved that today, save for Zoe."

Zoe simply kept smiling at Jay, but without gratitude in her eyes or the rejoicing of being acknowledged.

After all, this couldn’t be good.

"Moreover, every actor and actress only had a week since the last stage, and one could imagine how much effort they put in. I could even put it this way: Zoe is always the first to arrive at the studio, and the last to leave—she puts in double or more time to perfect her performance, and it is her effort that allows her to put up an impeccable showing."

Hailey was left scowling as she sat beside Jay.

The man was dismantling her pedestal, after all!