Love in the Limelight

Chapter 19

Even though she was playing this game with her family where she wouldn’t use their money, she had enough dough of her own

Plus, she barely knew Elio, no way could she shack up with him

Roman’s face soured the moment he heard Astrid’s rejection.

Astrid noticed it and immediately tried to cheer him up, ‘Roman, don’t be sad. You can come to see me anytime

Roman seemed a bit happier hearing this He held out his little hand and made a pinky promise with Astrid. Astrid chuckled at Roman’s serlous face and hooked her pinky with his.

Elio didn’t insist on her staying and just asked, “Ms Irvine, it’s a bit hard to get a cab right now. Where are you heading? I can have my driver take you.”

Astrid didn’t hesitate, “I’m going to submit my résignation”

Ello just hummed in response and didn’t say anything more The air was filled with a chilly vibe. Astrid looked at this cold man in front of her and made a face.

Poor Roman, having to deal with this ley face every day.

After dinner, the driver took Astrid away

Roman sat there with a sour face, staring at Elio as if he was asking, why didn’t you make her stay?

Elio didn’t bother with Roman. He just casually made a cup of tea in the yard and dialed Carson’s number, “Carson, give Ms. Irvine a call later in the name of a real estate agent.” Real estate agent?

Ello was setting a trap for Astrid. Carson thought he was a straightforward guy who wouldn’t play games with women. Turned

was wrong

flat with two bedrooms and a living room near the Imperial Tower. The place should be well–lit and preferably fully furnished for immediate

a few minutes after she

up immediately.

Alan from Signature Homes. Are you looking for a

What do you have?”

you’re looking for. I’ve got

couldn’t help but chuckle, “Wow, you’ve got everything? Impressive.”

prime locations, spacious, luxury decor, ready for you to move into! Apartments, villas, duplexes,

that Astrid couldn’t refuse him. She told him her requirements and set a time to view the

a property that met Astrid’s requirements and gave Ello the address.

escaped one trap only to fall into another, Astrid continued to play

was engrossed in her game, a message popped

of Country of

[“Tell him to

[‘Astrid, do you have enough money? Want me to

lot of companies want to buy

Chad, [‘Astrid…]

Interrupting Astrid’s game. She frowned

the office. He got so scared that he dropped his phone and didn’t dare to send any more messages. Astrid hated it when people Interrupted her gaming.

messaged Chad, [‘Chad, how’s that thing from last time going? Did you find the

company, I’ve been so busy I forgot to