Chapter 140


    Shirley raised on eyebrow and suggested, “You’re so lucky to be with Mr. Martin,”


    In their circle, having a financial backer ensured a smooth path. Many wished totch onto Joe. Yet,


    they only dared to dream about it without any chance of contact.


    Skr knew Shirley’s words had a deeper meaning. She thought about it and decided there was no


    need to exin.


    At today’s event, she would likely not have the chance toe again. Nor would she meet these


    people again.


    “You would be wasting your talent not being in the entertainment industry,” Shirley said, looking at


    Skr closely.


    Beautiful yet desirable and with a great figure, Skr could be a top star in no time if she


    entered the entertainment industry with Joe’s support.


    Skr smiled. “Everyone excels in different areas. I don’t really like being in front of cameras.”


    Shirley shrugged and said, “You’re right. Everyone excels in different things. If I weren’t acting, I


    wouldn’t know what else to do.”


    They chatted casually for a few more moments.


    Right then, the door was pushed open.


    “Mr. Jakeman, sorry I’mte. Happy birthday!”


    Skr and Shirley looked over together.


    It was Annie. She wore a long white dress. She appeared pure and radiant. She was quite different


    from her dignified television persona.


    In front of two female celebrities and models, Annie didn’t fall short in terms of appearance.


    After apologizing to Rowan, Annie nced around and was somewhat surprised to see Joe. “Mr.


    Martin, you’re here too?”


    Rowan waved it off and replied, “You’re notte. We haven’t eaten the cake yet.”


    Annie walked toward Rowan and Joe as if she didn’t see anyone else there. She handed over a gift


    bag to Rowan. “This is your birthday present.”


    “Thank you!” Rowan responded.


    Noticing Annie’s continual nces at Joe, he teased, “Didn’t you two just meet a few days ago? Joe


    was on your show. Why does it still seem so awkward?”


    A blush spread across Annie’s face. “Can you just shut up on your birthday, Mr. Jakeman?”


    Joe nodded slightly toward Annie as a greeting to acknowledge her presence. For them, Joe’s


    nodding


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    was a sign of recognition. But the depth of their rtionship was unclear.


    Rowan thought of something and looked at Skr. He wondered why it felt like Joe was warmer to


    his secretary than to Annie.


    “Do you know Annie? Joe no longer needs you. Would you consider joining me? I can offer worse


    than Joe’s, Mark whispered from behind Skr in a low voice.


    you


    terms no


    He was likely afraid of being overheard.


    Skr was caught off guard by Mark while she was observing Joe and Annie. Just a few hours ago,


    Joe had told her that he had nothing to do with Annie. But now, seeing their interactions, it didn’t


    seem like it


    was nothing


    Joe was inexplicably cold and hard to read.


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    She gave Mark a cold look. “Mr. Martin and I are not what you think.”


    “If not what I think, then what? Do you really think we believe you’re just his secretary? Paul is very


    capable. At most, you’re just someone to warm his bed.”


    Desire was already bubbling inside Mark. Up close, he felt even more restless after seeing Skr’s


    fair and soft skin. Such a beauty was truly irresistible to him.


    Skr frowned. Considering Mark was Joe’s friend, She refrained from scolding him. “Besides


    secretary and a bed warmer, do you dare to think what else I could be to Mr. Martin?


    “If you still want to be friends with him, you’d better take back what you just said. I’m not good at


    keeping


    knows, I might say something I shouldn’t in front of him in a few minutes.” secrets. Who


    “You little…” Mark was infuriated. He hadn’t expected such a soft–looking girl to be so tough.


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