Chapter 23
Love in the Limelight (Astrid and Elio)
Chapter 23 Elios sudden proximity took Astrid by surprise His breath invaded her personal space, and Astrid stood rigid, feeling awkward But Elio just stood there in the same pose, not saying a word. His brow furrowed at the memory of Astrid playing cards with Colton. She was always anxious around him, but she could laugh so freely in front of Colton Did she hate him being near that much? âWhy do you hate me so much?â Ello suddenly asked.
Astrid was taken aback, she hadnât expected Ello to ask this question. She mumbled, âI donât hate you. Who said I hate you?â
Elio heard her perfunctory response and his tone became colder, âThen go home with me.â
Astrid blurted out, âNo!â
As soon as the words left her mouth, she felt a chill envelop her and quickly explained, âIâve already arranged for a place with an agent. We donât have any special relationship, itâs not appropriate for me to stay at your placeâ
âWhat kind of relationship do you think is appropriate?â Elioâs eyebrows twitched, âBoyfriend and girlfriend? Husband and wife? If we need a relationship to live together, we can go register for a marriage now.â Register for marriage??? Astrid was dumbfounded. What was going on? Why would he suddenly mention registering for marriage? Were they that close?
She was taken aback by his gaze. What the hell was he thinking? He was fine during the day, so why had he become so weird all of a sudden? âIs this elevator too slow? Why hasnât it reached the ground floor after such a long timeââ she thought.
She turned her head to look at the elevator button and realized that they hadnât pressed the ground floor after entering! The elevator was still on the 21st floor! Oh my God!!!
âDingâ The elevator door suddenly opened, and Colton appeared at the door with an innocent smile.
At this moment, Astrid felt like he was her savior. She greeted Colton Immediately, âColton, we meet again!â
Astrid breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that since someone had entered, Ello would let her go.
As expected, Ello left her side. She let out a long sigh of relief... and moved to stand next to Colton.
This little movement made Elio frown. Since when did she become so close to Colton?
Love in the Limelight (Astrid and Elio)
ï¤Chapter 22 Fell Into His Love Trap (Skylar and Tobias)
ï¤Chapter 801 Living Off Her Married at First Sight (Serenity and Zachary)
ï¤Chapter 4596 Her phone vibrated, and she saw a text message from her father, âStar, no matter what you say, Iâm not calling off the bodyguards this time. If it wasnât for Sandra raising you for eighteen years, I could have made her regret ever being born!â
Knowing that her father was angry, Astrid didnât dare to say much and simply agreed, âAlright, alright. You can arrange as many bodyguards as you like, just make sure Itâs not as highâprofile as before, okay?â Half a year ago, when she first returned to Sunhaven, her dad had arranged dozens of bodyguards for her. They would follow her everywhere she went, making her the center of attention. After her strong brotest, her dad finally called off the bodyguards.
As for Sandra kidnapping her. It was deliberate because she needed to get close to Colton to make him cancel the engagement. Otherwise, If this issue wasnât resolved, Sandra would cause trouble.
The elevator finally reached the ground floor, and Astrid bolted out, disappearing in an Instant.
As soon as Colton and Elio left the elevator, Farrah approached them with a few people.
Seeing Elio, Farrah immediately smiled, âEllo, youâre here too. Your mom told me you were busy.â
Elio coldly replied, âI was passing by.â
Seeing Elioâs cold expression, Farrah dared not speak to him anymore and turned to ask Colton, âWhere is she? Why did you come down alone?â
Colton tilted his head, recalling what Astrid had sald earlier, then solemnly said, âI donât want to get engaged to someone I donât know. I want to get engaged to someone I like. Iâve let her go.â
âLet her go?â Farrah was fuming. âColton, how could you let her go? Sheâs supposed to marry you!â