A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 729

Hailey also realized that she had been overreaching—this was Jay's group, and she had no cause to throw her weight around.

Hailey could not help snapping at Zoe given how she was behaving and was surprised that Jay took exception.

As such, Hailey came up with an excuse to leave.

On the other hand, it was still awkward for Zoe, since Jay did hang her out to dry.

He never snapped at people, but his impassive expression could leave one feeling nonexistent.

Soon, the first rehearsal was over.

Jay did not say much and dismissed everyone for a break before turning toward Zoe. "Come with me."

Everyone was throwing Zoe looks of pity right then, and she certainly pitied herself as well.

But there was no one out there to save her!

She steeled herself as she followed Jay into his VIP lounge, hanging her head as she stood there respectfully like a kid caught doing something naughty.

She did not mind appearing pitiful if that could buy her a little sympathy from Jay—when one lived long enough, they would realize that dignity was not that important.

"Not sober yet?" Jay asked her, straight to the point.

"I'm sober but sleepy," Zoe admitted.

At this point, she would rather give up than lie or come up with excuses—one lie would inevitably lead to another, and it was actually exhausting.

"Have you had breakfast?" Jay then asked.

Zoe was left speechless—were they not straying out of topic?

Jay suddenly whipped out his phone and made a call.

To be precise, he was ordering breakfast delivery.

'Breakfast? It's almost noon, sir…'

However, Zoe did not argue since she still had no idea what Jay was up to.