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?]

told me 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 you think they’d still want you as the

into the Fortner family ain’t a bad deal. It’s a dream come true for many. I fought

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

could be in for a

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

Astnd watched her go inside, then

Herself.

saw a fire

her dog

her hand tightly, crying out, “Thank God,

Astrid didn’t catch, She went around the building and saw her own apartment up in flames.

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

her, he started yelling, “Officer, it’s her! She rented my place and now it’s on fire. She has to

place got damaged too. She has