Love in the Limelight

Chapter 22

“Ding‘ The elevator door opened, and Ello hurried out, quickly found room 2109, and gave it a few hard kicks

“Bang, bang, bang!” After a series of loud noises, the door opened

He immediately clenched his fists

But when he saw what the two people in the room were doing, he was stunned.

“Mr Lampard? What are you doing here?” Astrid looked at the man who had suddenly appeared in front of her, then glanced at the damaged door, looking puzzled. Elio looked into her perplexed eyes and said casually, “Just passing by

Colton said. “Your turn to play”

Astrid turned her head to look at Colton, a lollipop in her mouth, and she smugly placed down her hand: “Royal flush! You lose, pay up!”

She happily thumped the table and extended her hand to Colton, smiling.

“All yours, I’m wiped out again. You’re mally good!‘ Colton pushed all the money in front of him to Astrid and continued clapping.

happily counting the money her eyes squinted from smiling so much.

Elio suddenly snapped back to reality.

was as smart as a five–year–old. What could a child do to her? He was too impulsive.

but this girl’s every move was unconsciously affecting his emotions.

himself didn’t understand why this girl was so special

had always believed he could keep

laughing and joking scene in front of him

standing there, staring at her, Astrid felt uneasy and casually asked, “Mr Lampard, why don’t you join us for a game? It’s pretty boring with just the two of us Elio looked at the two

He actually agreed?

a bit surprised. She was just asking casually and hadn’t

all, Elio didn’t seem like the type to play cards.

a while, and Astrid clearly felt that since

was scared of Elio. Ever since Elio arrived, he stopped talking and didn’t even dare

to do. You two continue playing.” After a round, Astrid got up and made her way towards the

up and grabbed hold of the corner of her clothes, “Will we meet again?” “No.” Elio

and Colton’s pupils

was taken aback by Elio’s unexpected speech. She looked

he assuming authority over

because she didn’t want to be used by Sandra as a tool. “We’ll see each other again if

nodded, “I