Semua Bab A Life Debt Repaid: Bab 151 - Bab 160

As Cordy rode the elevator upstairs to her apartment, the doors eventually revealed Zoe leaning against Cordy's door. Zoe’s face was red.She was clearly drunk. Cordy quickly went up to her. "Zoe?"Zoe was clearly muddled even as she opened her eyes, on the verge of tears when she saw Cordy. "You're finally back.""What are you doing here?" Cordy asked. "You're really drunk, too.""Shooting ended early today, so I went drinking with some friends," Zoe replied, her breath stinking of alcohol.How much did she drink, really?!"With Quinn?" Cordy asked."No, she's too busy and went on a business trip anyway. I went with other friends… Burp! Drinking buddies," Zoe said, and belched. Zoe certainly knew that Quinn was not that unreliable. Still, she quickly opened the door and helped Zoe inside, asking, "Why didn't you call me if you're out here?""Dear John would murder me if I disturbed your date," Zoe said, and she began to retch. Cordy quickly helped her to the bathroom,

Looking up at Cordy just then, Zoe asked, "You must be curious as to how John ended up bringing Dicky home, aren't you?"Cordy nodded, and Zoe gave her an 'I-knew-it' look. "Of course he doesn't tell you a thing."In reality, Cordy simply did not ask. At the same time, Zoe searched her memory and said, "John was twenty-one when Dicky was brought home… and by our grandfather, at that. Actually, John did not even know that he had a kid, but as for how our grandfather knows? Let's just say he's omnipotent and leave it at that. Anyway, I remembered that John was still abroad when our grandfather came home with Dicky, and I overheard him speaking over the phone that the mother abandoned Dicky at the hospital after delivering him, so our grandfather brought him back."Cordy felt a pain in her chest.Although John had told her that Richard's mother had abandoned him, she was still stunned to find out that Richard was abandoned at birth.The very thought left her suffocating, just as sh

Zoe said nothing, because she had no wish to do so.Linda seemed to sense her displeasure, and she was convinced that Mandy had stolen Jay from Zoe.Still, she sighed. Given Mandy and Jay's influence, Zoe would just have to take this bullet."There's plenty of good men in showbiz, not just Jay Parker," Linda said to comfort Zoe. "Also, the studio is planning to send a statement of support for their relationship, since they both announced it on their respective social accounts. Is that acceptable to you?"They were certainly considerate of Zoe's feelings."It's your call," Zoe simply said. "Alright, then take the day off," Linda told her. "I'll apply for a day's leave for you.""Yeah," Zoe replied, and hung up.She then read through updates on Mandy, who most recently tweeted on her personal account: [Jay and I have been dating for a while. Things are fine between us, and it will only get better from here. Thanks for everyone's concern.] There was even a photo of her and Jay,

Even before Noel spoke to Cordy, Mandy arrived, escorted by a handful of assistants, and she immediately scoffed at Cordy. "Oh, the world is so small… To think that we'd run into you here."Cordy was actually surprised that Mandy was a part of this.Still, she soon remembered that Solo Show could never get current A-listers. All they had were either former stars whose popularities were fading, or actresses who were at best B-listers. And since the designers were newcomers or even amateurs, there was no popularity to be gained for real stars here.Naturally, Cordy simply ignored Noel and Mandy, since there was nothing to be said to them.But just as she was about to leave, Mandy laughed with utter disdain. "Cordy Sachs! Anyone can take pride in themselves, but always beware that it doesn't become vanity. Aren't you afraid of humiliating yourself in front of one billion people across the country?!""Shouldn't you be more concerned about yourself, Ms. Jessop?" Cordy retorted. "I know

The pilot episode of this season's Solo Show was received with widespread acclaim, gaining plenty of public reaction and viewership.Only then did John realize what Cordy meant when she said she would be busy for three months.He kept looping the scenes where Cordy was featured, watching it for over half an hour even though it was supposed to last minutes. Randy was left speechless as he looked on.He understood that Cordy was beautiful and would eclipse even star celebrities if she stood beside them… but John could get cross-eyed if he kept watching the same video repeatedly!Randy could not help chuckling as he imagined the sight! Still, he quickly turned silent the next instant as John glared at him."Do you find this funny?" John asked."Nope," Randy replied, and added. "Mrs. Levine is beautiful."That only made John scowl harder, leaving Randy on the verge of tears. What was wrong with praising Cordy?! She was beautiful!"Out!" John barkedRandy did so immediately,