Chapter 459


    Astrid sat nearby, the incredulity of the situation growing within her. Unable to control herself, she burst


    out, "Hey, stop making it seem like I''m always bullying you."


    Elio responded, "No, no, I''m always a willing victim."


    The reporter was taken aback, and Astrid gritted her teeth, "Elio Lampard!"


    Elio immediately straightened up, "Alright, I''m done."


    The reporter attempted to steer the conversation, "Well... Astrid, your performance in ''Adventures in the


    Abyss'' was quite impressive. I''ve seen many directors and producers offering jobs to you. Are you


    nning on focusing more on acting or film making in the future?"


    Astrid: "My goal is to win an Oscar, so I''m definitely focusing on the film industry. I appreciate the


    attention I''ve received from directors and producers, and I hope to have the opportunity to work with


    them in the future."


    Reporter asked, "There have been rumors that some fans have stopped following you since you''ve had


    a child. What are your thoughts on this?"


    Astrid replied, "It''s their choice, and I can''t interfere. But I don''t see anything wrong with having a child


    at a young age, nor do I think my child will impact my career."


    Reporter continued, "Family reality shows are very popr these days. Do you have any ns to join


    one with your husband and baby?"


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    "Husband? I don''t have a husband." Astrid nced at Elio with a look of distaste, "If there''s a show


    about mothers and babies, I might consider it. As for anything else, I''m not interested."


    Elio was upset, but he kept a cool facade.


    Gracie was outside, waiting for Astrid while ying a game. As soon as she finished, she saw the door


    open. She quickly walked over, but before she could enter the room, the reporter and staff hurriedly left


    as if something serious had happened.


    Gracie was puzzled and asked, "What happened? What did you guys do to the reporter?"


    Astrid shrugged, "Nothing really."


    "But her face looked really off!" Gracie shook her head and added, "We have another appointment


    tonight. We should head there now."


    Elio said, "Astrid, I have a meeting at thepany. I won''t be able to apany you to the show. I''ll


    pick you up when it''s over."


    "There''s no need for you to pick me up. We can drive ourselves home." Astrid said, and then left arm in


    arm with Gracie.


    Elio watched them leave. Shortly after, Carson approached him, "Boss, we''ve looked into that guy from


    yesterday. As you suspected, he was hired by Lucas'' father. But he wasn''t acting alone."


    "They''re closely tied to an international assassination organization. You and the young master should


    stay home as much as possible for now."


    "Stay home? Huh." Elio''sugh was cold, sending a shiver down Carson''s spine.


    A few secondster, Elio straightened his sleeves and said in an icy tone, "It''s time they learn who


    really runs the Lampard Group."


    Carson replied, "Yes, Boss."


    At 10 PM that night, during a break from recording the show, Astrid was napping in the dressing room


    when she heard amotion outside.


    She sat up suddenly and heard someone exim, "My God, what a gruesome death! He was burned


    to ashes!"


    "I remember Morgenster Corporation owns this entertainmentpany, we''ve had their CEO on our


    station a few times. Can''t believe he''s just gone like that."