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?]

and your name’s on it if

number. I’m just saying, marrying into the Fortner family ain’t a bad deal. It’s a dream come true for many. I fought for this for

day She wouldn’t let Astrid out of her clutches easily.

she could be in for a

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

Astnd watched her go

Herself.

a storm was brewing. Just as Astrid reached her apartment complex, she saw a fire truck pull In. Before

her dog

over and gripped her hand tightly, crying out, “Thank God,

around the building and saw her own apartment up in

had planned to go home and figure out who was messing with her, but now,

it’s her! She rented my place and now it’s on fire. She has to pay

damaged too. She has to payl”