A Life Debt Repaid novel Chapter 913

Be that as it may, Cora was only overreacting because Zoe touched a nerve.

Jay had basically paved Cora's path to stardom, and without him, she would not enjoy the success she had now.

It was why she found it unacceptable that Jay was with Zoe now—what if Jay suddenly changed sides and helped Zoe instead?

Cora knew all too well about Zoe's strength in showbiz before. If she even had the slightest backing, her career would develop with leaps and bounds, most likely knocking Cora off her perch…

Cora certainly could not accept being surpassed by Zoe!

She had to admit that she had been constantly comparing herself to Zoe ever so quietly, even in the years Zoe left showbiz. She would always compare her own numbers to Zoe's in almost every aspect: Twitter followers, peak viewership numbers in TV shows, box office, nominations and awards—even commercials.

And just as she was about to surpass those numbers, Zoe had to make a comeback!

It was absolutely unacceptable if Zoe surpassed her—she took away everything that was rightfully hers as a child, so why would she allow Zoe to get off easy?!

Nonetheless, Zoe simply flashed a faint smile as she watched Cora fume. "It's both a reminder and a threat."

"Uncle Jay can judge things better than you think, Zoe York—"

"Don't call me that," Zoe said evenly, cutting Cora short right then as she was completely reluctant to waste time on her. "Jay and I are married, and you should be greeting me as Aunt Zoe according to our seniority. Don't leave your manners in Levine Manor now."

And with those words, she strode off, leaving Cora seething in her wake.

Zoe actually used her seniority against Cora?

Who did she think she was?!

Cora would die before greeting Zoe as Aunt Zoe, nor would she acknowledge Zoe's marriage with Jay!

Thankfully, Dan got drunk too, and once he left, the party was basically over.

Zoe started to head out of the clubhouse toward her MPV, only to find Jay leaning on his cane and waiting for her by the entrance.

Everyone was joking around again once he showed up.

"Came to take Zoe home, Mr. Parker?"

"Don't you have to babysit, Mr. Parker? Did you come because you're too worried about Zoe?"

"Well, you're here now, Mr. Parker. How about we go for round two?"

Everyone was trying to get a word in, whereas Zoe was sobered up halfway when she saw Jay despite being drunk earlier.