Hampton Street is located in the Islington district in the northern part of London and is the cultural and arts center of the city.

The area is home to numerous theaters, including the Pleasure Garden Theatre, the Almeida Theatre, the King’s Theatre, and the Sadler’s Wells Theatre, as well as the famous Egg Bar nearby.

Link’s apartment is less than 800 meters away from the King’s Theatre. It’s a high-rise row house, with its exterior featuring grid-patterned marble panels, paired with Gothic pointed-arch windows and stained glass, full of classic charm.

"Haha, Link, welcome!"

When Link arrived at Daniel’s apartment, the door was wide open. Over a dozen young men and women were inside, drinking and chatting in the living room, most of them actors from the Harry Potter series.

As he appeared at the door, golden-haired Robert turned his head, stretched out his arms, and warmly greeted him.

Daniel also made his way through the crowd to welcome him.

"Hi, Daniel, Robert, long time no see!"

Link hugged them both and handed a bottle of Bordeaux wine he brought as a gift to Daniel, who expressed his thanks.

Robert, pulling Link into the party, shouted:

"Hey, everyone, allow me to introduce our esteemed guest here beside me. This man is the current WBA world boxing champion, Olympic boxing gold medalist, world swimming champion, globally renowned singer, and famous actor, Mr. Link Baker."

Applause erupted!

The crowd in the living room clapped enthusiastically as they looked at Link.

"Robert, thanks for the introduction, but I don’t have that many titles; just call me Link,"

Link said with a light laugh.

"Link, I’m a fan of your songs, can I get an autograph?"

Tom, who played young Master Malfoy and had blond hair, took out two record albums and said.

"Hey, Tom, this is a party, not a signing event. Don’t turn this into a fan meeting, okay? If you want an autograph, come to me later."

Robert invited Link to sit on the sofa in the middle.

Link was quick with his hands, and in just a matter of seconds, he signed autographs for a few fans who wanted them.

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There were a few familiar actors among them, and Link politely mentioned that he had seen their performances and found them brilliant.

Besides Master Malfoy, the others weren’t very famous. Hearing that he had seen their shows, they were all thrilled.

"Link, you truly are a remarkable guy."

Robert passed him a glass of sparkling wine, leaning on his shoulder as he said, "Last year in Orlando, you were just an amateur boxer. In just a little over a year, you’ve become a big star. It’s amazing. How did you do it?"

As the two talked, the others stood around the sofa listening to their conversation.

Link shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile, "I guess I just got lucky. After becoming boxing champion, I got a bit of fame, and since then, other things seem to have become easier."

"You’re too modest. Lucky people don’t get to win the world boxing championship belt or break world swimming records, and definitely can’t sell tens of millions of albums. Link, you’re really amazing. It’s hard to believe I know someone as incredible as you."

Robert said excitedly, patting his shoulder.

"Yes, Link, every time we see news about you, every time you achieve those astonishing feats, it feels unbelievable."

Daniel stood in front with a glass of wine and said with a smile. He wore a V-neck sweater, was not very tall, and had a shy smile. Even without ’Harry Potter’s’ round glasses, he still looked a lot like Harry Potter.

"Okay, no more flattery, or I’ll have to tell you I grew up watching your movies."

Link said teasingly to the two.

"Haha, that doesn’t sound wrong."

Robert burst into laughter, then, like a flash, his smile vanished, and he looked past the crowd with a serious expression.

Everyone followed his gaze and saw a girl in a blue round-neck knit sweater and a white Chanel skirt walking in.

With black leather shoes on her feet, and her golden medium-length hair tied into a ponytail, her delicate oval face and fair collarbone were revealed. The knit sweater was quite loose, only showing a slight fullness in the front, but her waist was accentuated by a belt, creating a pronounced curve of her hips.

She pressed her thin lips together, her fair little face showing no emotion, looking rather aloof. Her dark brown eyes scanned the crowd, finally settling on Link.

"Emma, you’re here."

Daniel greeted her warmly.

"Daniel, congratulations."

Emma Watson handed over a small paper bag to Daniel, who was puzzled, "Congratulations on what?"

"Your new movie has grossed over 800 million US dollars worldwide. Isn’t that worth a congratulations?" Emma Watson said.

Daniel understood then. She was talking about ’Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,’ which had surpassed 800 million in global box office revenues. But since she was also a star of the movie, what was there for him to be congratulated on?

Suddenly, he remembered that Emma called yesterday, saying that the movie’s box office had broken 800 million, and everyone was throwing a party to celebrate. They had invited Link to join, and it seemed that was the theme of today’s party.

"Okay then, Emma, congrats to you as well,"

Daniel said with a laugh.

The others also greeted Emma.

"Hi Emma, long time no see."

Link stood up to greet her.

Emma looked up at him, her pert nose huffed, and she stretched out her hand to pull Robert beside her over, lowering her voice to say, "I mentioned yesterday that it was just the four of us getting together, so why are there so many people here?"

"Ah? Did you say that?" Robert asked with innocent eyes.

Emma’s face turned cold, and she twisted her finger on his arm forcefully, making Robert hiss in pain, his expression instantly becoming twisted. He covered his mouth with his hand to prevent himself from crying out.

"It was Daniel who called them, not me."

"Impossible, Daniel’s not as mean as you are."

Emma snorted and, patting her skirt, walked over to sit down on the couch beside Link, sitting up straight with her knees together, looking very ladylike.

"What were you guys talking about just now?"

"We were talking about how hot your new movie is, box office champion, congratulations."

Link said, holding a light beer.

Next to him, Robert rubbed his arm and took a sharp breath. Ever since he met Emma on the set of Harry Potter at twelve years old, after seven or eight years, he didn’t know how many times she had pinched him, but this time it hurt particularly badly.

Seeing Link and Emma chatting, Daniel stood by with a smile, looking superfluous yet unaware.

Robert couldn’t help but sigh, walking over to drag Daniel onto the balcony, rolling up his sleeves and pointing to the reddened spot.

"Buddy, all of this is for you,"

"How did that happen?"

Daniel looked and asked.

"It was Emma, that wild girl who pinched me. I swear her fingers are poisonous."

Robert glanced at Emma and whispered, "Emma meant yesterday to invite only Link over for a get-together among the four of us. I deliberately called Tom and the others too. Do you know why?"

"You were worried Link would feel left out. The more, the merrier for the party."

Daniel thought for a moment and said.

"Wrong!"

Robert wrapped his arm around Daniel’s shoulder and whispered, "Buddy, I’m doing this all for you. Emma proposed inviting only Link; she wanted to have a secret meeting with Link at your place, making us cover for them to prevent rumors, heh heh. Now that I’ve invited Tom and the rest, with more people here, she won’t be able to have her secret meeting with Link, get it?"

Robert raised his eyebrows smugly.

Daniel shook his head, "Robert, you shouldn’t have done that, Emma is our friend. If she wants to date Link here, we should help her out. You shouldn’t have deliberately caused trouble."

Robert was stunned for a moment, "You don’t like Emma? You don’t mind seeing her have a secret meeting with Link here?"

Daniel glanced at Emma, saying softly, "A little, but I know she really likes Link, and I don’t want to see her disappointed and sad."

"You!!"

Robert clenched his teeth, glaring at Daniel with a look of frustration, "Fine! Fine! You’re the great lover, and I’m the fool, it was me who was presumptuous."

"But still, thank you,"

Daniel said, hugging his shoulders.

"No need, I don’t deserve your thanks,"

Robert shrugged off his hand, his face still showing his frustration.

"Hey, what are you two whispering about over there?"

Emma called out and asked.

"Robert was saying he likes watching the sunset from my balcony."

Daniel walked over with a big smile and said.

Robert glanced at the sun in the west, looking like a tangerine hiding in the thick haze, with nothing much to see.

However, he noticed a lot of unfamiliar vehicles parked along both sides of Hampton Avenue below, and some suspicious-looking people, slinging cameras, wandering aimlessly on the streets. As a long-time celebrity, he could tell at a glance that these guys were paparazzi.

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