Richest Mogul

Chapter 609 

As Natalie entered her apartment, Austin called. 

“Mr. Powell,” Natalie answered, realizing her voice was hoarse as soon as she spoke. She had been crying on the way home, and her throat was sore. 

Hearing her raspy voice, Austin furrowed his brow. He sensed she had been through something difficult today. 

“Have you been crying?” Austin asked gently. 

Natalie suddenly felt like she couldn’t hold it together 

anymore. Her eyes welled up with tears. She didn’t want her problems to affect Austin any further. She had already felt sorry for today. 

“No, it’s probably just a cold. I’m fine. I took some medicine and I’m feeling drowsy. I’m going to sleep now. Don’t worry about me, Mr. Powell,” Natalie said. 

Austin was silent for a few moments before responding. “Rest well. If you need anything, call me. Don’t push yourself too 

hard.” 

Upon hearing this, Natalie’s nose tingled with emotion as she whispered, “Okay.” 

Alone in her apartment, self–doubt consumed her. She couldn’t understand why life played such a cruel joke on her. It wasn’t funny at all. C0pyright © 2024 Nôv)(elDrama.Org.

A piping hot stew with a sweet cake was served in a cozy 

restaurant. 

The atmosphere was perfect. Joe’s gaze lingered on the hand holding a glass of water. The ring on his index finger radiated 

a subtle warmth. 

Across from him, Skylar was enjoying the cake. Her lips were smeared with cream. 

Joe stood up and gently wiped the cream from her lips with a napkin. “Is it good?” he asked. 

Skylar was taken aback. She stared at Joe in surprise. 

“It’s delicious,” she said. The cake she chose was delicious Unfortunately, Joe wasn’t fond of sweet treats or rich flavors, so he only had a small piece of cake. However, he had enjoyed the stew with its vegetable base. 

“That’s good to hear. Enjoy it,” Joe said. His voice was incredibly gentle, and it had the kind of warmth that could completely soften a person’s heart. 

Skylar’s heart fluttered slightly as she replied, “I will.” 

Joe returned to his seat and noticed a large bag on the table next to Skylar. He wondered if there was another surprise. 

In a nearby private foom, Charles was distracted. The group animatedly discussed their latest film and their roles within it. Everyone shared their interpretations of the play and their characters. 

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Normally, Charles would have engaged fully in such situations. After all, he took acting very seriously. 

He always meticulously analyzed each role and offered his insights and interpretations. But tonight, he hadn’t said a word. 

His friend, Aldrich Grant, noticed his distraction. “Charles, you seem distracted. What’s going on?” 

Charles took a sip of his drink and tried to shake off the 

unease. “It’s nothing.” 

He was still shaken by what happened earlier. His mind kept replaying the startling encounter in the elevator. The legendary Joe Martin, known for his aloofness and keeping people at a distance, had actually initiated a conversation with him. He even asked about his work. It was incredibly unusual. 

“Do you know if anyone around us knows Joe Martin?” Charles asked. 

Aldrich shook his head. “People like that are usually out of our league. Even directors and investors might not know him personally. Why? Do you have a friend who knows him? If so, he’d be a big deal in our industry. 

Charles’s lips twitched into a grimace. “Have you heard whether Joe prefers men or women?” 

The situation felt increasingly strange. The more Charles thought about it, the less he could understand. He knew he wouldn’t be able to get a good night’s rest unless he got to the bottom of it.