Chapter 606
Charles had seen Joe before and recognized him as someone who could easily seed in the
entertainment industry. However, he couldn’t shake the feeling that he’d seen Joe in a more
personal setting, though the memory eluded him.
They didn’t know each other, so Charles remained silent.
“Are you here with the crew?”
Joe’s unexpected question caught Charles off guard. He widened his eyes and nced around but
saw no one else, confirming that Joe was indeed speaking to him. He btedly nodded. “Yes.”
He had heard that Joe was hard to approach. It seemed
strange for someone who was supposedly difficult to talk to to initiate a conversation with a
stranger.
Charles wondered if Joe followed shows. He didn’t seem like the type to be a fan of TV series.
Charles had also heard rumors that Joe had no woman around him and sent away those who
approached him. Could it be…
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The thought of Joe’s rumored aversion to women caused goosebumps to prickle his skin. He rubbed
his arm, ncing at the screen. Why was it taking so long to reach the sixth floor?
Joe, used to seeing others fear him, assumed that Charles was afraid of him. Given that Charles
was Skr’s brother, he subtly softened his demeanor. “ll cover the bill for your table.”
Charles‘ eyes widened in shock, and he averted his gaze from Joe, his goosebumps prickling even
more.
Joe was a major figure in Jipsburg City, someone he couldn’t afford to offend. If he couldn’t provoke
him, he should at least avoid him.
He said, “Oh, no. That’s not necessary. We’re being treated by the male lead actor today. I can’t
take the spotlight away. But thank you.”
After Charles awkwardly said “thank you“, the elevator arrived at his floor. As soon as the elevator
doors opened, he darted out.
Joe raised an eyebrow, puzzled by his actions. He wondered if he was really that intimidating. He
made a mental note to ask Skr about how Charles had broken into the entertainment. industry.
He looked like a frightened mouse whenever he saw
him.
Joe made his way to the private room. When he opened the door, the sight inside stopped him in his
tracks.
“Happy birthday!” Skr greeted him with a radiant smile. ” Surprised? Didn’t expect it, did you?”
For a brief moment, Joe’s expression faltered. His emotions visibly shifted as he looked at Skr.
There was an unfamiliar light in his eyes that gradually warmed his heart.
“How did you know today was my birthday?” he asked. His gaze solely focused on her.
Skr grinned. “I figured it out with a bit of calction.”
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She then revealed a delicate jewelry box from behind her back. “Here’s your birthday gift. I didn’t
have much time to prepare, so it’s not perfect. I hope you don’t mind.”
Joe looked at the small jewelry box in Skr’s hands. His movements were stiff as he took it from
her.
Skr waited expectantly for a few minutes, but Joe still hadn’t opened the gift. “Go ahead, open it,”
she urged.
She was eager to see his reaction. Ever since she was young, she had loved receiving gifts from
her brothers. Her birthday presents, whether a drawing, a frog, or a fish, were always
varied and cherished.
Her love for celebrating her birthdays stemmed from Steven, Charles, and Harvey always singing to
her on those special days.
Joe slowly and carefully unwrapped the box as if it contained something very precious. Insidey a
ring. The tinum ring had a very simple design.
“Take a look inside. Other rings didn’t have the option for engraving, so I chose this one,” Skr
exined to Joe.
Skr felt a bit nervous about giving gifts. She genuinely wanted to see if Joe appreciated her
thoughtfulness.
Joe took out the ring and examined the engraving Skr had mentioned. It featured a quaint flower
pattern along with the words “Happy Birthday“.