Love in the Limelight novel Chapter 476

Johnnie lay in a hospital bed, barely clinging to life, the victim of a mysterious poisoning. The whispers around town were unanimous: it was Elio Lambert's doing.

Now, whenever Elio entered a room, a hush would fall, and eyes would dart nervously, as if fearing they might be the next to find themselves hooked up to a drip.

Astrid raised an eyebrow as Elio approached, "What brings you here?"

Elio shrugged, "Gracie's out on a date, so I'm stepping in as her replacement for the day."

The crowd exchanged uneasy glances.

Her assistant? Elio was acting as Astrid's assistant? Love really is blind!

While everyone else was visibly shocked, Astrid looked anything but impressed. "Oh, please. You, my assistant? I can't afford that luxury. The moment we step out, how many girls would throw themselves at you? That's the last thing I need – more chaos."

Elio smirked, "Oh? And which of these girls would dare, I wonder?"

With that, he reached out and casually wrapped an arm around Astrid's waist.

Astrid stiffened, uncomfortably aware of the many eyes on them. She pushed Elio away and turned to Carlos, the director, "I'll head over now, if that's okay with you?"

Carlos nodded eagerly, "Yes, yes, of course..."

As Astrid walked away, Elio's face reverted back to its usual cool indifference.

Though Elio had come to the movie premiere, he didn't join the cast on stage for the live interaction. Instead, he chose a seat in the audience, his gaze fixed on Astrid.

It was a film about magic, and naturally, live tricks were part of the show.

Astrid pulled off several illusions in a row, leaving the online audience awestruck. [My god, I can't find a single flaw in Astar's performance!]