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.”

house isn’t far; I’ll come back for you as soon as I drop him off.”

“Okay “Astrid nodded.

me here!” Dale reminded Astrid several times before

was feeling increasingly warm.

to feel the effects of the alcohol.

from feeling warm, she didn’t

rush home before the alcohol fully kicked

stood up and quickly went downstairs, but as soon as

rain and windy outside..

her rotten

Irvine? No one to pick you up?” A sarcastic voice rang out. Astrid turned

her back on them, not wanting to entertain their nonsense.

getting heavier, and she was feeling hot, so she reached out to catch some rain, treating Leah and her entourage like they were just

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

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