Love in the Limelight

“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!”
“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.Books
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“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!”