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.

another, all was about

over the years, was crumbling in

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

Elio’s

the first time,

his business empire, remaining under the radar

is this

saw Elio coming out, quietly asking, “Chief,

car, recalling Hal’s manic appearance; his

disappointed him, but mostly he felt sympathy.

suffered a lot being harassed by that

he would treat her

the movie shooting wrapped

a pleasure having you in my film. Your talent is evident to all of us, and

the lead role, which is a huge endorsement. I, too, look forward to our next collaboration.” Astrid spoke from her heart. Because casting a newbie as the lead in a big–budget film required a lot of