Love in the Limelight Novel

Chapter 144

The next morning, Astrid headed to the set.

There were a lot of scenes to shoot today, so she arrived early, not wanting to keep the director and other actors waiting.

While she was getting her makeup done, Dale walked in and said, “Hey, you look pretty good today.”

Astrid replied, “Hey, Dale, you look pretty chipper yourself.” Then she noticed the ring hanging around Dale’s neck, and joked, “Hey, did you guys make up? Good for you.”

Dale froze instantly, looking down at the ring he had hung on a chain. He quickly tucked the ring into his shirt, saying, “I just felt sorry for him, it was out of pity!”

Watching his proud reaction, a wicked smile spread across Astrid’s face. “My brother is pitiful? I remember someone who often drowns his sorrows in alcohol and posts pessimistic stuff on Instagram…”

“I don’t know when I started liking solitude.”

“Those who love music are usually lonely, and I…”

“Bang!” Before Astrid could finish, she got a smack on the head.

his hips, fuming. “Astrid! Are you asking for a

dare to hit

okay,

her laughter, and said angrily, “Gracie, they say you’re influenced by the company you keep, don’t

and I, who like to listen to music and drink late at night, am

Gracie a

couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Amidst the laughter of the three

retreat.

an hour later, Astrid was ready to

arranged stand–in for Astrid, but she insisted

about Astrid, a newcomer with little acting experience.

well.

character.

day’s shooting, the experienced actors couldn’t

actors chatted with Astrid, her face turning green with

into the lobby, the receptionist

attached to it, which read: “The