Love in the Limelight

Chapter 7

Astrid wanted to chew out the old man, but considering the hefty pay he’d always given her, she figured she’d treat it as some extra dough. After a few seconds of thought, Astrid started typing, “I demand 80% of the reward”

Dr Conrad, “Don’t be so cold–hearted Leave 30% for your old teacher”

Astrid raised an eyebrow, “Haggling, huh? Alright then, I want the whole reward, or get ready to bid farewell to your first love.”

Dr Conrad. “Well, fine, after all I’ve done for you, this is how you repay me 1

Before Dr Conrad could wrap up his sob story, Astrid hung up the call

She took a quick shower, then picked up her phone to see that Dr. Conrad had already sent the patient’s details and address

She rummaged around her room for the necessary medical tools, packed them into a small bag, and thought about the shooting she was about to join. She put on a mask to avoid unnecessary trouble. Once she was ready, she casually left her apartment

In a villa in Sunhaven

of them could do anything. The old lady lying in bed was as pale

any moment

the room immediately rushed to open it, only to find not the miraculous doctor he’d been eagerly awaiting, but Ello. He let out a sigh, “Elio, you’re

situation? Did the specialist I called have any solution?”

the Savior,” Wylie said with a troubled look. “The specialists have all heard of Aster, but none have actually seen him. I’m

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saw a famillar figure standing at the villa gate, surrounded by

mask, Elio recognized her at

then

in front of her, Astrid explained for the umpteenth time: “I’m here to treat the old lady.”

madam. What can you do? You say you’re a doctor, where’s your

helpless. Aster was just a code name. Where could she find an ID proving she was Aster?

and your madam dies, It’s on you!” Astrid shot

looked at Astrid, she didn’t seem like

cold voice rang out, and the surrounding bodyguards simultaneously bowed their

“Mr. Lampard, she’s impersonating Aster. We’re afraid she might harm the madam.”