A Film Queen

Chapter 133 The Birthday Gift

“It’s fine; we really don’t need it.”

Jonathan, who had just been rushing around urgently, was now slumped hack onto the sofa, his voice tinged with resignation.

Seeing his sudden change of mood, Ace paused before suggesting. “Jonathan, should I ask the driver to take us back to that secret room we were just in? Maybe it’s still there.”

Jonathan’s face remained impassive as he responded, “No, let’s just head back. It’s not that valuable. I don’t even want it anymore.”

Ace was confused.

Hadn’t Jonathan just been insisting on its importance? Why this sudden shift in attitude?

Do celebrities really change their minds so quickly?

Jonathan leaned back, closing his eyes and radiating a chilly aura that seemed to ward others off. Even Stephanie, who had been playfully trying to get his attention, hesitated to come closer now.

Maybe Jonathan alone understood the truth behind what he said just now.

That item, while crucial, was ultimately inconsequential.

As the fifth in the Burnett lineage, two years junior to his brother Xavier, Jonathan had always felt somewhat overshadowed. From his earliest years, his older siblings had carved out significant paths: the eldest as a prominent CEO and the second as a celebrated designer.

Meanwhile, his third and fourth brothers were stars in their fields, too.

Yet, he remained unremarkable.

In a family orbiting around successful figures, he often felt neglected. Even in times of crisis, a call to the family doctor was about as involved as anyone got with him.

With Anthony and his sister now in the picture, he felt even more like a ghost in the grand Burnett household.

and status, but for him, these were just the

in an ordinary family where even small achievements were

reality, such recognition

identity, he plunged into the entertainment industry, aspiring to dominate the spotlight and become

a supportive figure to Stephanie, even though they did not share blood. Her calling him her brother gave him a semblance

The Birthday

and sweet voice like Stephanie, However, she would silently tend to his

the same unsightly, childish one that

was undeniably closer to Jordan and Anthony, leaving him feeling sidelined once again, stuck in a familiar feeling

was still

softly, leaned towards Milly, and whispered conspiratorially, “Ms. Milly, I think he might be

but chose to remain

carried a trace of resentment, though she could not fathom

their thoughts, none of them noticed Stephanie sitting quietly in the corner, her face

tried to create a rift between Milly and her assistant during a live broadcast, but the

wouldn’t it be a shame to give up

she glanced at Michelle beside her, her intentions were clear

ignore Stephanie’s intense scrutiny, met her eyes and gave a subtle

and allowed a

to see how you’ll get out

Ace completed his duties and departed after a brief exchange

the team received instructions from Mr. Hawkins to return before evening

scenes.

who had been sulky all day, carried a noticeable

van with his eyes

He paused and turned.

to have already left, was rushing towards him, battling against the wind. Her approach, with flushed checks and hair billowing, seemed

why was

been unkind to Stephanie: he should