"Hmm," Jay answered. "What a pity! I thought so highly of her that year," Hailey added. Zoe was an experienced senior, and she was also considered an artist in performance. For her, her fame and honor in the entertainment industry were no longer important now. She sincerely hoped to see new power rise to support the entertainment industry instead of those famous young stars who had no acting skills at all. Jay then ignored her. His eyes were glued on Zoe, and he could not avert his gaze at all until Zoe's performance ended. She bowed to the audience and judges before she turned around to leave the stage. "Please stay, Zoe." The host suddenly went up the stage from backstage and stopped her. That session was not included in the previous rehearsal. The actresses who needed to answer questions were informed beforehand. She was sure that she did not receive such a notice. However, she still paused and faced the host, judges, and audience. "Everyone is very surprised to
"No." Zoe denied it and tried her best to joke. "Well, I'm still a lucky single lady." "If that's the case, I think there's something worth expecting in your acting skills." "Thank you, sir." Zoe bowed and thanked him. "I also felt a lot of things when I saw Zoe's performance just now," Harry chimed in. "Zoe, do you remember we once collaborated?" "Of course I do." Smiling, Zoe admitted to it. They debuted at the same time, but she got famous faster than him. However, times had changed. He was now a judge while she became a candidate. "I heard Ms. Zimmerman and Mr. Moore's comments on your acting skills and I feel that they made the right comment. So, I won't say much. I just hope that you can continue on your journey at this stage. I'm rooting for you." Harry cheered her up. "Thank you, Mr. Campbell." Zoe made a polite bow again. When she got up, she looked at Jay. Since all the judges had commented on her acting, Jay could not act differently. She looked over
Smiling faintly, Zoe did not reply. She knew very well that everyone here was her competitor. If one performed badly, one would become more popular. She had now started to plan her upcoming arrangement. After the performance of the first show, all actresses were invited to the stage for the first round of voting. A few people were chosen behind closed doors. Undeniably, there would be unfair deals in all shows, though most people were still fair. Only fifteen people would remain out of the thirty people. Zoe stood in a corner at the back. She had no expectations whatever. The competition rules of the first round of elimination were very simple and direct. Some judges discussed and made choices. The ones whose names were called could stay while the others were asked to leave. Zoe heard others' names one after another. It was now the last name. The host paused for a while. At that time, Zoe had turned to look in the direction in which she should leave. She was
Jay looked at the hand before him. Was it because of her makeup? Her hand seemed slightly rougher. Zoe's hand stiffened in the air awkwardly because Jay did not respond for a long time. She thought that he would pretend in public. After all, he shook hands with every actress before her. Unexpectedly, he still resisted her so much. Smiling, she retrieved her hand in a seemingly very composed manner. She then walked past him to Harry. She was again meek and humble. She did not notice that Jay had stretched his hand out after she left. He then slowly retrieved his hand. After the actresses greeted the judges, they returned backstage. Zoe sat in the public makeup room to remove her makeup, where Claire was doing the same too. She had advanced to the next level and was one of the first few ones to do so. Although the host explained that the name list of the actresses who had advanced to the next level had no placing, they were arranged according to placing. Zoe was
She did not want to talk any further.The more she said, the more fault they would pick.She stood up intending to leave."Stay right there." The actress ran toward her. "Shouldn't you apologize to Yvonne?""Why should I?" Zoe found it ridiculous."You took her spot. Don't you think she deserves an apology from you?""The judges were the ones who gave me that spot. If you find it unfair, you should look for the judges and not me.""You're great at passing the buck, aren't you, Zoe?""I'm telling the truth.""Let me tell you another piece of truth. If you don't formally apologize to Yvonne today, you can forget about leaving this place."Zoe furrowed her brows."Let's see who wins this time." The actress blocked Zoe's way to the exit with a smug look on her face.Zoe tried to compose herself. If this had happened three years ago, she would have kicked the woman aside. What an eyesore!But now, she had to admit that she did not have the guts to.She did not have the guts
Earlier, he had been looking forward to Zoe's retaliation. Even if she were to bring trouble upon herself, he would help her secretly resolve the situation. But she eventually decided to give in.She clearly was not at fault, but she would rather be misunderstood than cause further trouble.Jay subconsciously pursed his lips.-After Zoe left North City TV station, she went straight to the train station.She wore her mask and cap, ensuring that she was all wrapped up so that no one would recognize her.In reality, gone were her days of popularity that right now, no one would recognize her. But she wanted to avoid all unnecessary trouble if she could.She started to walk briskly.Just then, someone called her from behind. "Zoe."Zoe's heart began thumping harder.She stopped in her tracks, but dared not turn back to look.She bit her lip as she saw Cordy walk toward her.Yes. Cordy did not think that she was hallucinating.Lucas was not a hallucination as well. He really
"I'm back now, aren't I?" Zoe smiled cheekily."I thought you were never coming back!" Quinn complained.Of course, Zoe would never dare to admit that she had considered that possibility before.She had become a lot more tactful over the years."I just went elsewhere to get a breather. Now that I'm in a better mood, I'm back." Zoe tried to explain herself."Why didn't you reach out to us over the past three years?" Quinn could not get over herself."Can't I just wallow in self-pity for a while? All of you ended up rich and famous, while I'm down and out. Can't you give me some time to be jealous of you guys?" "Zoe! Be serious!""Yes, yes. I was just afraid that if I reached out to you, you would betray me. There are many people in North City I don't want to see, so I had to hide.""Who are they?""Don't you already know?" Zoe tried to skirt the topic."Jay Parker?" Quinn cut straight to the chase."Not just him, really.""Did you know that back then, Jay…""Can we not ta
Despite having not met for three years, the three of them simply picked up from where they left off.Zoe was still as lively as she was.Did she really manage to let everything go over the past three years? Did she really manage to let go of Jay, Bob, and the Levines?!The atmosphere remained excellent throughout their meal.After dinner, they settled the bill and left without lingering for too long.When they left the restaurant, the three of them stopped in their tracks.They saw Nancy.Next to her stood Bob and Cora, walking hand in hand.They were probably just done with their dinner and about to leave.Coincidentally, they bumped into them.More specifically, Zoe bumped into them and the atmosphere was so tense.Nancy was clearly shocked to see Zoe.Ever since she threatened Zoe, Zoe disappeared for three whole years.Just when she had almost forgotten about Zoe's existence, Zoe appeared right before her eyes again. Their meeting this time…Was not as volatile an