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.”

far; I’ll come back for

“Okay “Astrid nodded.

better wait for me here!” Dale reminded Astrid several times

was feeling increasingly warm.

began to feel the effects of the

she didn’t

before the alcohol fully

downstairs, but as soon as she stepped

pouring rain and

rotten

isn’t that our magician, Ms. Irvine? No one to pick you up?” A sarcastic voice rang out. Astrid turned to see Leah

turned her back on them, not wanting to entertain their

to catch some rain, treating Leah and her entourage like they

only wounded her pride further, so she snapped, “Astrid, are you deaf? You’re putting on airs before

nerves. “I don’t want to talk to you; why are you still speaking to