The director then turned to Jay. "What about you, Jay?"
Zoe turned away from Bob by then—she was actually a little curious as to when Jay popped his cherry too.
Eighteen? Twenty-three? Or maybe earlier?!
Hell, he probably would not remember.
And yet, at the very next second, Jay answered calmly, "The same day as her."
Everyone was left stunned by his answer, let alone Zoe.
Zoe was already twenty-five at the time, and it almost seemed implausible for someone in showbiz to stay chaste that long. However, she never did get caught in any scandals and it was believable.
But Jay was already thirty at the time!
He had to know that with so many people here bearing witness, this was inevitably going to make the final cut.
He definitely would not go so far as to lie in this situation!
Jay clearly saw the surprise on everyone's faces too and explained nonchalantly, "Can't help it. I chose to restrain myself after I decided to wait for a certain person."
"Does that mean you'd fallen in love with Zoe early on, Jay? Perhaps when she first debuted in showbiz?!"
"If I may be so bold…" Jay smiled enigmatically. "I'd say it's earlier than that."
"You mean—"
"That was the last question, director," Jay said, suddenly cutting him short. "I'm afraid we'll have to charge extra for more questions."
The director groaned in regret right then—he fell for Jay's trap!
"Well, since it's over, can we have our lunch now?" Jay asked.
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