A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel 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.

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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.

"Just ran into Mr. Parker, and we had a little chat." Zoe casually came up with an excuse.

"Oh, you ladies all love Jay Parker, don't you?" Arthur scoffed. "Well, what's not to like? He's handsome and talented… while men like me hardly catch anyone's eye."

"You're kidding, Mr. Rubio. Your reputation in showbiz is legendary—countless ladies flock to you."

"Including you?" Arthur asked, leering at Zoe amorously as he dispensed with covers after getting too drunk.

"Of course," Zoe replied, pouring him another drink.

As Arthur took the glass for her, he deliberately held his hand.

Zoe smiled, humoring him.

Still, just as she was going to pull away and goad him to drink, she noticed a familiar figure striding toward them.

Before she realized what was happening, Arthur promptly released her and greeted Jay. "Please, sit with us, Mr. Parker."