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

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

any moment

it, only to find not the miraculous doctor he’d been eagerly awaiting, but Ello. He let out a sigh,

“How’s the situation? Did the specialist I called have any solution?”

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, let’s wait a bit…”

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down from the window, he saw a famillar figure standing at the villa

mask, Elio recognized her at once. What was she

Elio then headed

front of her, Astrid explained for the umpteenth time: “I’m here to treat

can you do? You say you’re a doctor, where’s your ID? No

name. Where could she find an ID proving she was Aster?

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

at Astrid, she didn’t seem

cold voice rang out, and the surrounding bodyguards simultaneously

Aster. We’re afraid she might