Richest Mogul

Chapter 774

Skylar was feeling particularly low at the moment. She had been carrying a heavy burden, a result of unresolved issues with Joe that were difficult to put into words.

“I’m fine. Don’t worry about me,” she assured Natalie.

Natalie raised an eyebrow but didn’t press further. She was worried about Skylar, who had already been hurt by Christopher and now seemed to be struggling with Joe. She hoped Skylar wouldn’t bottle up her emotions.

After their meal today, she was comforted by Skylar’s upbeat demeanor. They lingered in conversation as dusk settled in.

Noticing the time, Natalie said, “I should head out now. Make sure you and Ms. Yancey get some rest.”

“I’ll drive you,” Skylar offered, grabbing the car keys.

Natalie had come directly from the film set and had not driven that day.

As Natalie began to decline the offer, her phone rang. It was Hank.

“Oh? Okay, I’m not too far away. I’ll head over now.”

After ending the call, Natalie informed Skylar, “Looks like you’ll need to give me a ride after all. Mr. Powell and the crew drank too much at the restaurant. Hank has a pressing matter and can’t pick up Mr. Powell, so I’ll have to go get him.*

you,” Skylar said. Then, they headed toward her

car.

Ms. Yancey be okay alone at home?”

mom a call

at a

into the restaurant.

three or four drunk people. The room was

were waiting

City, drunk driving was heavily enforced. Celebrities, in particular, were cautious about

outside the private

the others, Natalie approached Austin. “Mr. Powell, I’m here to take you home.”

had drunk quite a bit, he was resting on a nearby couch, eyes closed. He looked as if he was asleep but opened his eyes when he heard

his gaze

let’s go,” he said, standing up. He seemed fine initially, but as soon as he took a step, Natalie noticed something was off

him.

right outside. I checked earlier, and there are

in response. He

reached the door and saw Skylar, Austin recognized

smiled and