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.

filled with wealth and status, but for him, these were just

wondered what life might be like in an ordinary family where even small achievements were recognised

his reality, such

entertainment industry, aspiring to dominate the spotlight and become a familiar face on

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

The Birthday

Stephanie, However, she

would also choose a band–aid for him, the

undeniably closer to Jordan and Anthony, leaving him feeling sidelined once again, stuck

car was still

in the back with his eyebrows furrowed and eyes closed, wearing an unhappy expression. He scoffed softly, leaned towards Milly, and whispered conspiratorially, “Ms. Milly, I think he

arched an eyebrow but chose to remain

that Jonathan’s glances carried

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

to create a rift between Milly and her assistant during

the preparations in place, wouldn’t

glanced at Michelle beside her, her intentions were clear

Stephanie’s intense scrutiny, met her eyes and gave

noticed the gesture and allowed a small smile

like to see how you’ll get out of

film set, Ace completed his duties and departed after a brief exchange with

from Mr. Hawkins to return before

scenes.

Jonathan, who had been sulky all day, carried a noticeable air

lean back and rest in the van with his eyes closed, a gentle voice stopped

He paused and turned.

him, battling against the wind. Her approach, with flushed

was he

he should have felt