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?]

the cast list, and your name’s on it if you don’t show, I’ll spill the beans about your underage pregnancy. Do you

into the Fortner family ain’t a bad deal. It’s a dream come true for many. I fought for this for your sake, you should thank

day She wouldn’t let Astrid

be in for a disappointment

Did Sandro really think she could bully

Astnd watched her go inside,

Herself.

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

her dog

Astrid, she rushed over and gripped her hand tightly, crying out, “Thank God, Astild,

went around the building and saw her own apartment

had planned to go home and figure out who was

he started yelling, “Officer, it’s her! She rented my place and now it’s

got damaged too. She has