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.

counting the money her eyes squinted from smiling so much.

moment that Elio suddenly

crazy? He knew Colton was as smart as a five–year–old. What could a

but this girl’s every move

didn’t understand why this girl was so

always believed he could keep calm and composed but now

joking scene in front of him to be quite an eyesore..

don’t you join us for

He actually agreed?

asking casually

seem like

played for a while, and Astrid clearly felt that

was scared of Elio. Ever since Elio arrived, he stopped

else to do. You two continue playing.” After a round, Astrid got

hold of the corner of her clothes, “Will we meet again?” “No.” Elio said coldly, devoid of any sort

pupils contracted slightly.

unexpected speech. She looked at him in surprise. What was he up to?

was he assuming authority over her decisions?

on him for not being smart, but because she didn’t want to be used

nodded, “I remembered.”