Chapter 700

Zoe was simply waiting for Jay’s impending critique, since Hailey had mentioned almost everything that could be said.

At this point, there was nothing she couldn’t accept.

She was actually retaining her usual smile, having weathered through the world shattering beneath her feet over the years but bearing with it anyway.

She would always put on her best performance in front of the cameras. She just had to do her utmost, even if no one was buying it.

After all, your effort was disproportional—even inconsequential—to your success in this world.

Nonetheless, Jay continued, "I'm sure anyone who was involved in a stage production would understand that a performance with zero mistakes is exceedingly difficult. It involves perfection in everything including your breathing, expressions, movements, dialog, and interaction with your fellow actors. And yet, no one has achieved that today, save for Zoe."

Zoe simply kept smiling at Jay, but without gratitude in her eyes or the rejoicing of bei