Love in the Limelight

Chapter 285

Gracie: “How could it not be possible? The internet is buzzing that Joana got the lead role, she’s on the brink of stardom!”

Astrid: “Calm down, Gracie. Let’s wait for the official announcement.”

After hanging up the phone, Astrid logged onto Twitter, only to find it flooded with news of Joana landing the leading lady role in Endless Longing.

People were not just singing Joana’s praises, they were also throwing shade at her.

They were comparing the two since they had previously worked together and were now both in the running for the same role.

“Astrid is the better fit, isn’t she? After all, beauty is power.”

“I reckon Joana’s the better bet though, she may not be as striking as Astrid, but she’s got a solid body of work under her belt!” “I can’t wait to see Astrid in period costume!”

After scrolling through a few comments, Astrid got bored and was about to hit the sack when a message popped up on her screen. Dale: “Roberson rang me, you’re confirmed for the lead in Endless Longing. Contract signing at 1 pm, do you need a lift?”

Astrid: “Nah, I can make it on my own.”

Joana was just trying to stir the pot and making a splash. She wlways up to no good.

When Astrid got home, Yates had already left. She set her alarm and retreated back to bed.

whiff of something

she roused herself, only to find Elio cook in the kitchen, apron

“Aren’t you supposed to be at work,

new recipes, thought you might want

pursed her lips, not saying a

had a medicinal smell. Though Elio’s culinary skills were far from stellar, for someone

Elio had a meal ready. He ladled some soup into a bowl for Astrid and cautioned, “This soup’s still hot, wait a bit before drinking.”

but she knew what medicinal herbs Elio had added

were to help

but they were bitter and

worried she would

across her tongue, “I can’t do this anymore, it’s too bitter.”

“You have to.”

down water and protested, “I’m fine, I’ve been in pain so long, so I’m used to it. This medicine is even more bitter than my sleepwalking meds. I really can’t stomach

downing several glasses of water, Astrid felt like she

Elio took the

a cautious sip with his own spoon,

said, “I told you it’s bitter, you…”

more mouthfuls, then