Love in the Limelight

Chapter 406

“Even though we, the Brooke family, have some pull, we can’t control the power of public opinion. We didn’t want her to get hurt, that’s why we had her sign that bet agreement. We hoped she’d choose to step away from the entertainment industry on her own.”

“But I had no idea she was so determined. She has zero intention of leaving the entertainment industry.”

“Over the past 18 years, she’s gone through too much suffering. All we wanted was for her to have a happy life, but some things are ultimately out of our control‘

“We’re torn, really. On one hand, we hope she’d lose the bet and come back home. On the other, we hate seeing her suffer when she can’t chase her dreams”

It was rare for Robb to say so much. Dale, listening next to him, was taken aback.

He had noticed a long time ago that the Brooke men weren’t indifferent to Astrid Irvine.

While they say they hope Astrid would lose the bet soon, whenever she’s in a pickle, they’re always ready to lend a hand.

“Astrid will understand your dilemma. We all know how messy the showbiz is, but don’t underestimate her. Your sister isn’t ordinary person. Give her some time, she’ll shine like a star.”

Who can hurt her without getting a scratch themselves? Anyone who messes with her

that said, Dale picked up his phone to call Maddox.

On the island.

the escalating public opinion,

we do? We can’t

her handle it. This way, the issue gets resolved, and your

“Are you joking? You know Astrid doesn’t

do and when. If this isn’t handled, your show’s reputation

poorly. Once the ratings are refreshed tomorrow, they’ll hit an all–time low.”

Any additional costs won’t have to be borne by

said, “If our show doesn’t have to bear

this, Dale glanced at Robb, “Someone will always bear it. But if you don’t handle this, and someone gets angry, your show’s biggest investor might pull out. And then, you won’t

up, and headed towards where Astrid

the cave was sound asleep. Hearing

and the cameramen at the cave entrance, Astrid rubbed her eyes, “Director, what’s going on? Do we have