Love in the Limelight novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Astnd looked at the man beside her, smiling as she said, “Mr Lampard, we’re not close Please don’t joke around like this

‘Feelings can be developed over time From the morhent I laid my eyes on you, I knew you were my woman Elio leaned back slightly, his gaze fixed on Astrid

Astrid smiled faintly “I belong to myself”

Elio raised an eyebrow. “Is that so“”

The atmosphere in the car turned a bit awkward Astrid shifted her gaze, no longer looking at Elio. But she could feel Elio’s eyes on her face

Feeling a bit uncomfortable, Astrid said, “Mr Lampard, I suggest you get rid of any weird ideas about me, or you might get a good beating”

Carson, the driver, was taken aback. This woman was really bold, huh? She actually dared to address his boss in such a tone, whose notorious temper was well–known around the world!

Just as Carson believed Elio was about to lose his temper, laughter echoed from within the car “Ms. Irvine, are you trained in martial arts? We could have a match.”

Astrid looked into Elio’s cold eyes, feeling even more confused about him. He seemed to have many sides, making him hard to figure out. Such a person was risky. She couldn’t get too close to him. After some thought, Astrid changed her mind. “Stop the car. I won’t go to your place. I’ll stay in a hotel.”

“Alright Elio didn’t insist “Carson, take M. Irvine to a hotel.”

Carson immediately drove to a nearby hotel.

Roman was sleeping. Astrid gently patted his little arm, “Roman, wake up. I’m getting off.”

Roman didn’t respond

Astrid, “Roman, wake up.”

Still no response from Roman. He even began to snore. His hand was tightly hugging Astrid, getting tighter and tighter.

Astrid knew the little guy was pretending to sleep. She felt a bit sorry for him. She looked at Ello and said, “Mr. Lampard, either you wake him up, or let him stay with me tonight.”

“Let him stay with you then. Elip agreed without hesitation, “I’ll escort you guys up.”

Before Astrid could respond, Ello got out of the car and opened the door.

The security guard at the hotel entrance was about to bow as soon as he saw Ello, but was stopped by Carson, Carson entered the hotel lobby first and told the front desk not to reveal Ello’s Identity. He then stood by the front desk, waiting for Astrid.

Astrid checked in with her ID card and carried Roman into the elevator. Ello followed, leaving her speechless. Mr. Lampard, If you’re so worried, just take Roman with you. Why are you following me?”

“I’ll leave after he falls asleep. He’s been with me since he was little. Ello’s words made the pretending–to–sleep Roman want to expose his father’s lle. He often stayed with his grandparents, and he had never slept

with Elio!

Just then, Amanda was playing a mobile game. Her phone suddenly rang. She let out a yawn and sald, ‘Mrs. Tate, what’s up so late?”

Mrs. Tate, “Oh my, Amanda, does Elio have a girlfriend? I’ve just seen him, congratulations!”

“What?” Amanda instantly woke up, “I had no idea my son was dating!”

Mrs. Tate, “I just saw him checking into a hotel with a pretty girl. You don’t have to worry about finding a girlfriend for him anymore.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Tate.” Amanda quickly hung up and called Carson.

Carson saw Amanda’s call in the hallway and answered, “Amanda, what can I do for you?”