Love in the Limelight

Chapter 97

At that moment, Fannie felt a bit dizzy. She turned to look at Astrid, only to feel a sense of fear towards the sweet-smiling girl in front of her.

“Don’t look at me like that; you’re freaking me out,” Astrid casually raised an eyebrow, “Next time there’s an opportunity like this, hand it over to me, will ya? I wouldn’t mind you throwing all your resources my way. Not many folks are willing to sacrifice for others these days.”

With that, Astrid spun around and left, leaving Fannie alone with a view of her retreating back.

Fannie stood there, clenching her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms.

Astrid, humming a tune, returned to her seat. When she sat down, she heard Elio’s icy remark, “Ms. Irvine, you’re quite something. Even the master magician is smitten with you.”

“Of course,” Astrid lifted her chin in pride, “I have fans worldwide.”

“The whole world?” Elio was skeptical.

He thought Astrid was joking, so he didn’t press the matter. But one thing was clear; he’d probably have much more competition for her attention after today.

weren’t for him being there, a lot of them would definitely have tried to get her

in high spirits, humming a tune under her

finally coming to a close with donations and group photos. Elio wasn’t a

Astrid seemed very laid-back. She stood out no

she ran into Joana, who greeted her enthusiastically, “Astrid, do you

Astrid

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you introduce me to him? I really love his magic shows,” Joana asked, looking a

go find him yourself? We’re not that close,” Astrid responded with a slight raise of her brow.

clearly didn’t believe her. Given how warmly Locke had behaved in front of Astrid, it didn’t seem like they were strangers at all.

There’s an interview over here!” Emily called out, causing Joana to scamper

interview spot, she saw Locke being interviewed. He looked at a man not too far away, his

reporter asked, “Locke, you and Astrid are both magicians. Did you

Locke nodded, “Yes.”

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