Love in the Limelight

Chapter 177

The reporters‘ voices were deafening, full of chaos.

Her phone, tucked away in her bag, started to buzz non–stop.

She hadn’t checked her phone before leaving, but if this was already up on the internet, her friends would’ve texted her by now.

These media folks, obviously, were intentionally brought in by someone.

Weirdly enough, none of them worked for her company.

“Quiet!” Astrid didn’t choose to run. She removed her sunglasses and looked straight into the camera, “Hawthorne and I are over. He’s not my fiancé. I’m single. I’ll let you know if I find someone I want to spend the rest of my life with. Please only trust official news, and don’t believe in these baseless rumors.”

Reporter: “Astrid, if you have no connection with this Hawthorne guy, why are there rumors saying you two are engaged?”

you guys to hound me? Is it a sick man?”

words, everyone’s faces changed.

hit the nail on the head, so she continued, “I didn’t become famous because of business interests. I’m not afraid of my love life being exposed. Wnte whatever you want. But if you spread rumors, I’ll take legal action.”

surveillance camera? It captures all your faces. If

to attend to. Sorry, I can’t stick around; goodbye.” Astrid put her sunglasses back on and walked

right outside.

car, she received a message from Hal:

“Yes, you sent those reporters, didn’t you? I feel underestimated. Do you think I’m still the same person who could be easily manipulated by you three years ago? Hal, know when to

“What’s so good about him? Is it because he’s rich? Do you believe

penniless? I have money; I can

sending the message, Astrid

sent this message

message, Hal didn’t

just wanted to threaten her. He would expose