Love in the Limelight Novel

Chapter 84

She never thought love could be so twisted and sick. Every time she rejected him, he’d trap her, scare her, and torment her in all sorts of ways.

But she always had the pocket knife Rickon gave her for self-protection. Even though Hal had tormented her, he gained nothing from it, not even so much as touching her hand, and almost got himself stabbed by her in the process.

After that, the Cornett family didn’t dare let Hal mess with her again.

They all feared their precious son would accidentally get himself killed by her.

So, when Hal showed up that day, she was a bit surprised.

“Astrid, don’t be like this.” Astrid’s hate-filled gaze scared Hal. He tried to grab Astrid’s hand, but she just grabbed his arm and flipped him over her shoulder.

Hal’s bodyguards hadn’t even reacted yet, and Hal was already flat on his back.

face turned even paler, with beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

were about to move towards Astrid, he suddenly yelled, “Back off! Don’t you dare lay

the bodyguards in the room were too frightened to move

stared at Astrid, itching to tear

and Astrid had the audacity to throw him around.

him, they’d be done for.

Hal started coughing violently due to his agitation, soon coughing up a mouthful of

his trembling body, her lips pursed, “Affection can’t be given out of pity; I don’t want to be with someone I don’t like.”

body was already exhausted from the long flight, let alone being thrown by Astrid. He was barely holding on.

you think an apology can just erase all that? If your dad wasn’t so nice to me, I

care about the consequences. Are you sure you want to gamble with

front of her, fearing she would hit Hal

mouth and a satisfied smile appeared on his face, “Unless you