Love in the Limelight

Chapter 7

Astrid wanted to chew out the old man, but considering the hefty pay he’d always given her, she figured she’d treat it as some extra dough. After a few seconds of thought, Astrid started typing, “I demand 80% of the reward”

Dr Conrad, “Don’t be so cold–hearted Leave 30% for your old teacher”

Astrid raised an eyebrow, “Haggling, huh? Alright then, I want the whole reward, or get ready to bid farewell to your first love.”

Dr Conrad. “Well, fine, after all I’ve done for you, this is how you repay me 1

Before Dr Conrad could wrap up his sob story, Astrid hung up the call

She took a quick shower, then picked up her phone to see that Dr. Conrad had already sent the patient’s details and address

She rummaged around her room for the necessary medical tools, packed them into a small bag, and thought about the shooting she was about to join. She put on a mask to avoid unnecessary trouble. Once she was ready, she casually left her apartment

In a villa in Sunhaven

already arrived, but none of them could do anything. The old lady lying in bed was as pale as a ghost, completely bloodless. Seemed

any moment

rushed to open it, only to find

“How’s the situation? Did the

rests on Aster the Savior,” Wylie said with a troubled look. “The specialists have all heard of Aster, but none have actually seen him. I’m really worried.” “The miracle worker has already agreed to come,

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the window, he saw a famillar figure standing at the villa gate, surrounded

a mask, Elio recognized her at once. What was

Elio then headed downstairs.

crowd in front of her, Astrid explained for the umpteenth time:

our madam. What can you do? You say

helpless. Aster was just a code name. Where could she find an ID proving she was

keep wasting time and your madam dies, It’s on you!” Astrid shot back, but still, the crowd in front of her didn’t

matter how they looked at Astrid, she didn’t seem like the

out, and the surrounding bodyguards simultaneously bowed

We’re afraid she might harm the madam.”