Love in the Limelight

Chapter 182

Elio’s words left Hal dumbfounded. He thought he had Elio all figured out.

Cold and arrogant, that was his vibe.

But who would’ve thought he’d say something like that?

Still unconvinced, Hal tried again, “But me and her…”

“You and her?” Elio interjected with a smirk, “I wish I knew her sooner to keep her safe from a loon like you.”

“You…” Hal was shaking with rage, about to retort, when he got a message from his men, “Boss, our operations have been sabotaged. Many of our guys have been arrested and our smuggled goods have been seized at customs. We’ve suffered massive losses…”

He looked up at the man before him as another message came in.

news after another, all was about his business going

built over the years,

you end up behind bars.” “I’m not doing it now only because I don’t take pleasure in picking on the weak.” After

watched Elio’s retreating figure.

time, he felt fear.

a decade to build his business empire, remaining under the radar of international law enforcement,

is this guy?

immediately opened the car door downstairs when he saw Elio

Elio got in the car, recalling Hal’s manic

before disappointed him, but mostly

being harassed by that nutjob

would

days later, the

flowers, smiling, “Astrid, it was such a pleasure having you in my film. Your talent is

lead role, which is a huge endorsement. I, too, look forward to our next collaboration.” Astrid spoke from her heart.