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Chapter 14
Astrid and Gracie left the restaurant after dinner, first as the night was starting to kick in They strolled
down the sidewalk, belting out tunes and turning heads.
That’s because Astrid’s singing skills were a bit rough around the edges Her singing voice could be
described as a painful wall
Just as Astrid was hitting her stride, her phone buzzed with a text. She checked it out
A message from an unknown number, [“Astrid, tomorrow night at 7. it’s your engagement party with the
young thaster of the Fortner family Time to pay back what you owe us!“]
Astrid’s smile faze on her face Even without a signature, she knew this was from Sandra
After a moment of silence, Astrid replied, “What if I don’t show up?]
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtUnknown number, Lucinda told me her favorite hovel is getting turned into a TV series I saw the cast
list, and your name’s on it if you don’t show, I’ll spill the beans about your underage pregnancy. Do you
think they’d still want you as the lead?“]
Unknown number. I’m just saying, marrying into the Fortner family ain’t a bad deal. It’s a dream come
true for many. I fought for this for your sake, you should thank me.“]
Sandra raised her, hoping to cash in on her one day She wouldn’t let Astrid out of her clutches easily.
Well, she could be in for a disappointment this time
Anyone who tried to mess with her had better be ready for a fight. Did Sandro really think she could
bully Astrid into submission with threats? How nalve,
Gracie got home Astnd watched her go inside, then turned to head home
Herself.
The sky was overcast, like a storm was brewing. Just as Astrid reached her apartment complex, she
saw a fire truck pull In. Before she could make out whose house was on fire, her neighbor came
running over with
her dog
Seeing Astrid, she rushed over and gripped her hand tightly, crying out, “Thank God, Astild, you weren’t
home! As long as no one’s hurt…”
Whatever she said next, Astrid didn’t catch, She went around the building and saw her own apartment
up in flames.
She had planned to go home and figure out who was messing with her, but now, everything the owned
was toast.
As soon as her landlord saw her, he started yelling, “Officer, it’s her! She rented my place and now it’s
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmon fire. She has to pay me!”
“I’m her neighbor, my place got damaged too. She has to payl”
“And what about my emotional distress?”
People started crowding around Astrid angrily. Her neighbor stepped in, pulling Astrid behind her,
“What’s wrong with you all? The police haven’t even figured out what caused the fire. Maybe it was
arson. This girl’s a victim too!”
But they didn’t listen and just kept laying Into Astrid, “What about us? Look at her clothes, so cheap.
Our area’s getting gentrified, and she’s clearly trying to lure the men here!”
“She’s clearly up to no good!”
“She looks like a floozy!”
“Oh, I knew it! My husband can’t keep his eyes off her when he sees her on the street!!
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