Chapter 523
Charles couldn’t let Skylar earn more than him.
Knowing Skylar would be visiting today, Charles went to the nearby mall yesterday and bought a luxury brand handbag. It was a favorite among many. female celebrities. The brand was popular.
In the past, he couldn’t afford to give it to Skylar while other women had it, but now he could make it happen. Even things other mothers had, he could now give to Janine too.
“See if you like it. Try it on,” Charles said eagerly, handing the bag to Skylar.
Though not particularly fond of luxury brands, Skylar admitted this bag was quite lovely. She said, “It’s lovely. Thank you, Charles.”
“That’s good to hear.” Charles grinned proudly. None of the female celebrities could match Skylar’s grace with the bag. She was extraordinarily beautiful.
“Oh? Charles, is this your girlfriend or a new talent signed to your company?”
Suddenly, Brigham Cohen, a middle–aged man, appeared. When he saw Skylar his eyes lit up. He was visibly captivated by Skylar.
Charles quickly clarified upon seeing Brigham. He explained, “Mr. Cohen, she’s my sister, not an actress. She happened to have time this weekend and came by.”
Brigham’s eyes brightened even more. “Your sister? Did she sign with any company? I think she’s perfect for the role of the enchanting second female lead in our upcoming drama. If she takes it on, she’ll definitely satisfy the audience.”
Upon closer inspection, Brigham realized Skylar was truly stunning. It was as if a character from a screenplay had stepped into reality.
Skylar couldn’t help but smile upon hearing Brigham suggest she play the second female lead. She had never considered entering the entertainment industry, and she had no interest in acting. Her passion lay solely in her work.
“Mr. Cohen, my sister has a job as an antique restorer. She won’t be entering the entertainment industry,” Charles quickly interjected.
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He couldn’t bear the thought of Skylar being in the entertainment industry. A woman as beautiful as Skylar would surely encounter all sorts of challenges there, and he worried about her being taken advantage of.
Besides, Skylar had a job that she loved.
Brigham looked slightly disappointed at Charles‘ response. But upon hearing Skylar’s profession as an antique restorer, his eyes lit up even more. He stared at Skylar as if she were some rare find. He wondered how a beautiful young woman like her ended up with such a dull and uninteresting job.
He hurriedly asked, “An antique restorer? Can you authenticate antique pieces?”
Skylar nodded and replied, “Yes, I can identify most of them. It’s part of my basic training.”
“Well, recently, I purchased a painting for my collection. A friend who visited my home later claimed it was a forgery. I spent 50 million dollars on that painting. If it’s fake, I’ve been duped.
“I believe it’s genuine, but I can’t shake my doubts. Is it worth keeping? Could you help me determine its authenticity? I’ll compensate you accordingly. Just name your price.” Brigham quickly laid out his request.
Knowing Charles, Brigham felt that Skylar could be trusted. He refused the allure of fame and focused on what he loved to do. It showed his calm and composed demeanor, which few young people possess nowadays.
Charles listened in astonishment. He wondered how the conversation had shifted to ask Skylar to help authenticate the painting. Moreover, Brigham rarely treated people so kindly.
“I can take a look first,” Skylar agreed.
She believed in doing what she could. After all, Brigham directed Charles‘ current film. If she had assisted Brigham, Charles would have another supporter in the entertainment industry, smoothing his acting career.
“Could you wait for 30 minutes? I’ll have the crew bring you dinner, and my family will send the painting over right away.” Brigham hurriedly asked.
He had wanted to visit Alexander to ask for help for some time. Alexander’s appraisals were the most trustworthy in Jipsburg City. But unfortunately, he couldn’t establish a connection with Alexander.
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He would likely need to make an appointment in advance if he went there. However, he didn’t have time recently.
“Okay,” Skylar replied and nodded.
While waiting for dinner and the painting, Brigham casually asked Skylar, ” There are numerous auction houses in Uipsburg City. Additionally, there are teams specializing in restoration. Which team do you work with?”
Before Skylar could answer, Charles proudly opened his mouth and said, “She’s in Mr. Gardner Senior’s team, and Skylar does all the repair work alone.”