Chapter 19


    Even though she was ying this game with her family where she wouldn’t use their money, she had


    enough dough of her own


    Plus, she barely knew Elio, no way could she shack up with him


    Roman’s face soured the moment he heard Astrid’s rejection.


    Astrid noticed it and immediately tried to cheer him up, ‘Roman, don’t be sad. You cane to see me


    anytime


    Roman seemed a bit happier hearing this He held out his little hand and made a pinky promise with


    Astrid. Astrid chuckled at Roman’s serlous face and hooked her pinky with his.


    Elio didn’t insist on her staying and just asked, “Ms Irvine, it’s a bit hard to get a cab right now. Where


    are you heading? I can have my driver take you.”


    Astrid didn’t hesitate, “I’m going to submit my résignation”


    Ello just hummed in response and didn’t say anything more The air was filled with a chilly vibe. Astrid


    looked at this cold man in front of her and made a face.


    Poor Roman, having to deal with this ley face every day.


    After dinner, the driver took Astrid away


    Roman sat there with a sour face, staring at Elio as if he was asking, why didn’t you make her stay?


    Elio didn’t bother with Roman. He just casually made a cup of tea in the yard and dialed Carson’s


    number, “Carson, give Ms. Irvine a callter in the name of a real estate agent.” Real estate agent?


    Carson, who had been with Elio for many years, Immediately caught his drift! Ello was setting a trap for


    Astrid. Carson thought he was a straightforward guy who wouldn’t y games with women. Turned out


    he


    was wrong


    In the car, Astrid downloaded a house renting app and posted a request, “Looking for a t with two


    bedrooms and a living room near the Imperial Tower. The ce should be well–lit and preferably fully


    furnished for immediate move–in.”


    A call came in just a few minutes after she posted the request.


    Astrid picked up immediately. “Hello?”


    Carson, “Hello, I’m n from Signature Homes. Are you looking for a ce?”


    Astrid, “Yes. What do you have?”


    Carson, “Whatever type of property you’re looking for. I’ve got it.”


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    Astrid couldn’t help but chuckle, “Wow, you’ve got everything? Impressive.”


    Carson quickly responded, “Close to subway line, prime locations, spacious, luxury decor, ready for


    you to move into! Apartments, vis, duplexes, whatever you need, I have it!”


    Carson sounded so earnest that Astrid couldn’t refuse him. She told him her requirements and set a


    time to view the property.


    After hanging up, Carson immediately bought a property that met Astrid’s requirements and gave Ello


    the address.


    Oblivious to the fact that she had just escaped one trap only to fall into another, Astrid continued to y


    mobile games with glee


    As she was engrossed in her game, a message popped up on her screen.


    Chad, [‘Astrid, the leader of Country of Erendor wants to see you.”]


    Astrid, [“Tell him to wait.“]


    Chad, [‘Astrid, do you have enough money? Want me to transfer another 10 million?“]


    Chad, [‘Astrid, a lot ofpanies want to buy your new game.“]”


    Chad, [‘Astrid…]


    Message after message popped up, Interrupting Astrid’s game. She frowned in annoyance and replied,


    “I’m gaming!”


    Chad was in the office. He got so scared that he dropped his phone and didn’t dare to send any more


    messages. Astrid hated it when people Interrupted her gaming.


    After a while, Astrid finished a game round and messaged Chad, [‘Chad, how’s that thing fromst time


    going? Did you find the person you were looking for?“]


    Chad, [‘Sorry Astrid, there’s been an emergency at thepany, I’ve been so busy I forgot to look into


    that guy…


    Astrid, [“Huh… Are you asking for a pay cut?“]


    Chad, [‘Alright, alright, Astrid, I’m on it, I’m on it…]


    Chad looked at the pile of unprocessed paperwork, scratched his head, and swept it aside to open his


    He nced at the name on the screen. It was the leader of Erendor. He answered with a furrowed


    brow, “Hello?!


    The leader, “Hello, Chad, could you get Dr. Aster for me? I really need to talk to her about something


    urgent.“,


    Chad yawnedzily and replied, “She’s been pretty busytely.”


    The leader of Erendor, “What’s she busy with? I only need half a day of her time.’


    Chad, “She’s… chasing her dream.”


    The leader on the other side of the phone was puzzled, he couldn’tprehend what kind of dream a


    woman like her would be chasing.


    Half an hourter, the Lampard family’s car arrived at thepany.


    Just as Astrid was about to get off, Sandra sent a message, “Astrid, you have nothing now, are you still


    going to refuse my offer?”


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