Love in the Limelight (Astrid and Elio)

Chapter 424

"Mr. Brooke, can you quit hitting me? Didn't I already compensate you with a new one?" Yates pleaded,

dodging punches, "Can't you let me off the hook for Astrid's sake?"

"Why should I stop punching you for Astrid?" Magee just kept landing his punches harder, especially on

the parts Yates couldn't dodge, "Listen here, you worthless, aimless dude. You're way out of Astrid's

league!"

The commotion in the hallway had the neighbors peeking out, suspecting some trouble. Feeling

embarrassed, Yates dumped the gift on the floor and dashed off through the fire escape, "Happy

birthday, Astrid! I'll come see you again!" © NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.

"Again? If you dare, I'll break your legs!" Magee hollered after him at the stairwell, then turned to find

the neighbors staring with wide eyes.

He straightened his collar awkwardly, explaining, "That punk, he was bothering my daughter. A good

beating will do. Can't go easy on such people. Better watch out if you have a daughter!"

Neighbors and Astrid were all rolling their eyes.

Magee spent the entire day at Astrid's.

Elio had planned an entire birthday process for Astrid, but it didn't go smoothly. Yet, he had no

complaints. Although he was regretful he couldn't celebrate with her, angering Magee would be the real

loss.

Christmas Eve was also Roman's birthday. It was the happiest birthday he'd ever had, with his mother

by his side and a ton of gifts from his grandpa and eight uncles. He was over the moon.

During the Christmas break, Astrid received a message from Dale: [Astrid, how's your holiday? Time to

get back to work.]

Astrid: [No problem. Send me my schedule.]

Dale: [I've already sent it to Gracie. I have several good projects lined up. Check them out and let me

know which ones you like. I'll reserve them for you.]

Astrid: [Okay.]

Early that day, Astrid dropped Roman off at the Lampard family's mansion, then headed to the TV

station with Gracie. On the way, she received a text from an unknown number: [If you won't heed my

warning and still want to be with Elio, those around you will be in danger.]

Even though she'd changed her number, Astrid knew it was the same person who had warned her not

to be with Elio. The person always used disposable cards, discarding them after sending the message.

So, there was no way to trace it.

"Astrid, we're here. What's on your mind?" Gracie's voice snapped Astrid back to reality. She stepped

out of the car with a smile.

A few fans were waiting at the TV station entrance. She greeted them warmly, and handed the

prepared New Year gifts to Gracie to distribute.

The fans who received the gifts were ecstatic, jumping up and down, "Wow! Astrid's signed postcard!"

"Astrid is so nice, giving us gifts!"

"I love it!"

"Astrid is so thoughtful! Did she prepare this in advance?"

"Astrid's so sweet!"

"Happy New Year, Astrid!"

Astrid waved to the crowd, "Happy New Year, everyone! It's cold outside, go home!"

Once she entered the TV station, Selena ran up, beaming, "Boss, long time no see, Happy New Year!"