Love in the Limelight

Chapter 104

She’d just hailed a cab when her bodyguard shadowed her from the back alley.

When Astrid arrived at the hotel, Dale had sealed the deal with the producers.

Upon seeing her, they exchanged a few pleasantries before immediately signing the contract.

It was an agreement to be the resident guest on a magic variety show.

Carlos was tipsy, swaying as he walked. He told Dale, “You’ve signed a good actress this time, Ms. Irvine’s got the goods

She’s going places.”

“Thanks, Mr Carlos, Astrid gave a small laugh, maybe due to the high temperature of the air–conditioning in the private room, she felt a bit warm. Astrid looked at Dale, “You’ll have to get Mr. Carlos home.”

1ll get Mr Carlos home, but can you get home yourself? Where did you go drinking before this? Why are you so flushed?” Dale asked, clearly concerned. Astrid shook her head. “I’m fine, you know I can handle my liquor; just go, I’ll get a cab home.”

here, Mr. Carlos‘ house isn’t far; I’ll come back for you

“Okay “Astrid nodded.

several times before leaving, helping Carlos

feeling increasingly

began to feel the effects of the

didn’t have any other

rush home before the alcohol fully kicked in.

stood up and quickly went downstairs, but as soon as she stepped out

was pouring rain and windy outside..

her rotten

A sarcastic voice rang out. Astrid turned to see Leah and a bunch of artists.

on them, not

hot, so she reached out to catch some rain,

by Astrid now only wounded her pride further, so she snapped, “Astrid, are

Leah’s words were grating on her nerves. “I don’t want to talk to you; why are you still speaking to