Love in the Limelight novel Chapter 579

As Astrid approached the group, their instinctive reaction wasn't to put up a fight, but to run.

However, the moment they flung open the door, they were met with a wall of security guards crowding the hallway.

They weren’t Linda’s bodyguards either; every single one belonged to Astrid.

Realizing they were in a tight spot, these well-heeled men quickly began pleading with Astrid. "Mrs. Lampard, we're sorry! It was Linda who manipulated us. We were just doing her a favor. She's the mastermind behind all this!"

"That's right, Mrs. Lampard. If it weren't for Linda's threats, we wouldn't have gotten involved in this mess! We wouldn’t dare cross Mr. Lampard’s woman!"

"Yes, yes, it was Linda who said you embarrassed her on set and wanted us to help her get back at you. Everything else, all that gossip, it was Linda who framed us!"

"Exactly, it was all her doing."

Linda, watching them pass the blame, was seething, "Are you men or not? You were the ones who started this whole thing!"

"You were the ones lusting after Astrid's beauty, coming up with that vile plan! You begged me to help lure Astrid out!"

"And now you're pinning it all on me?"

"I only helped out because of our friendship!"

As the argument escalated, Astrid calmly walked over, helped Selena to her feet, and led her to the door. Turning to Lamont, she said, "Someone, help me get Selena back to safety."

A bodyguard stepped forward, gently lifting Selena into his arms.

Lamont whispered, "Miss, you're just going to let them go?"

Astrid replied with a sly smile, "Do I strike you as someone that forgiving?"

The bodyguards shook their heads in perfect unison.