A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 912

Candice also felt lucky that she had never upset Zoe throughout the course of Actors on Set.

It was true what they say, about not belittling anyone else in showbiz since they might be some bigwig in disguise.

Arthur Rubio—the director—was not that lucky.

It was awkward even as he remembered how he tried to get Zoe on the casting couch.

He would have liked to apologize properly to Jay on this occasion, but the man did not want to show up!

And thus, that little incident would always remain stuck in his mind, which was very much a punishment of its own.

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The atmosphere at the after-party was certainly lively, as everyone was drinking eagerly.

After all, it was a rare occasion for every participant to gather no matter their final ranks.

And as they drank buckets after buckets, even Zoe was starting to be overwhelmed despite being such a good drinker.

Still, there were many who came to toast her, and she never refused anyone.

Who was she kidding—these were all precious contacts and connections for her, whom she would bank on to develop her showbiz career once she divorced Jay.

She absolutely could not afford to provoke anyone, but she kept drinking until she felt something in her stomach.

She excused herself to the washroom for a breather, though she found Cora when she stepped inside.

They held each other gazes for a moment, and Cora spoke first with an edge of irony. "I'm surprised you really hooked up with Uncle Jay. I never would've dreamt that you two were actually involved."

"That's between me and Jay. What does that have to do with you?"