Love in the Limelight

Chapter 14

Astrid and Gracie left the restaurant after dinner, first as the night was starting to kick in They strolled down the sidewalk, belting out tunes and turning heads.

That’s because Astrid’s singing skills were a bit rough around the edges Her singing voice could be described as a painful wall

Just as Astrid was hitting her stride, her phone buzzed with a text. She checked it out

A message from an unknown number, [“Astrid, tomorrow night at 7. it’s your engagement party with the young thaster of the Fortner family Time to pay back what you owe us!“]

Astrid’s smile faze on her face Even without a signature, she knew this was from Sandra

After a moment of silence, Astrid replied, “What if I don’t show up?]

her favorite hovel is getting turned into a TV series I saw the cast list, and your name’s on it if you don’t show, I’ll spill the beans about your underage pregnancy. Do

Fortner family ain’t a bad deal. It’s a dream come true

to cash in on her one day She wouldn’t let Astrid out

for a disappointment this time

to mess with her had better be ready for a fight. Did Sandro really think

home Astnd watched her go inside, then

Herself.

was overcast, like a storm was brewing. Just as Astrid reached her apartment complex, she saw a fire truck pull In. Before she could make out whose house was on fire, her neighbor came running over

her dog

gripped her hand tightly, crying out, “Thank God, Astild, you weren’t home!

didn’t catch, She went around the building and saw her own

was messing with her, but

as her landlord saw her, he started yelling, “Officer, it’s her! She rented my

place got damaged too. She has