Love in the Limelight

Chapter 12

Seeing Astrid so chill, Gracie got antsy. They’re really gonna marry you off to that blockhead? How come you’re not worried at all?”

“That’s their problem. None of my business!” Astrid did care, and she knew worrying wouldn’t help.

She didn’t believe that mother–daughter duo could force her into manlage

“Haha, Astrid, you’re something else. Let’s go. Fill treat you to some barbecuel Gracie sald, and with a shared laugh, they headed out.

Just as they reached the BBQ joint, Astrid received a text. [‘Chief, I’ve fixed the character issue for you. Take care of yourself, don’t let people take advantage of you!“]

Astrid. [‘Cut the crap, you want me to dock your pay?“]

Chad,[“Chief, that wasn’t me, someone else used my phone! If you’re gonna dock someone’s pay, dock theirs“]

a message from the director came in, “Astrid, this is Todd. After careful consideration, I think this role suits you well. Monday morning at 10, please come to the

was typically reliable

start filming, which meant she couldn’t work at the company anymore, so she

I’m about to start

know the traps. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. You might even get replaced after an announcement, or have your scenes

you have a little faith in me?” Astrid grumbled, getting a little excited, “Gracle, want me to autograph something for you now? When I

the table, “If you make it big, I’ll be your manager. We’ll split the profits.”

clinked their glasses and

WhatsApp. “Audition passed, let’s go.”

posted the message, people started liking and commenting. She clicked to see who it was, and

of him, Astrid cracked

Astrid’s hand, “Astrid, my friend told me you returned another