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Jesse lounged on the couch, one leg crossed over the other, breaking the silence. “Estrella, the guy’s laying it on thick for you. Don’t waste his gallant gesture. No point in spurning a gift horse.”

Once Jesse finished, Jason snapped back to reality with a cold, mocking laugh. “Starved for affection, huh? Might be time to find a man for a couple of shots of love.”

At that, Estrella rose to her feet, oozing allure, and said with a generous laugh, “Guys, looks like my better half has spoken. I’m off for my shots. You boys enjoy.”

Glancing at the young man beside her, she teased, “Shall we, handsome? Let’s go check

into our room.”

“Sure!” he replied, leaning in to whisper something in her ear.

“Really? Well, I’ll have to check out your skills later,” Estrella flirted back.

The room went silent.

Seizing the moment, Jesse, with another young man in tow, also made her

er way out.

Inside the room, Jason’s scholarly composure shattered, and with a kick, he sent a chair flying. Next thing you know, the table flipped, sending the cards scattering all over the floor.

Serene stood beside him, her face pale with fear, and she grabbed his arm, calling out,

“Jason.”

Startled, Serene was told by Thomas that this wasn’t the place for her, so someone was

sent to escort her home.

At the doorway, Estrella didn’t even look back as she inquired about the boys’ skills, their favorite positions, and if the job paid well.

Jesse glanced back with a smirk, feeling a sense of satisfaction.

Shortly after, Estrella approached another luxurious suite door with a room card in han just as Jason, icy as a winter storm, came.

out of the question. No one else

him, Estrella greeted him warmly as if bumping into an old friend. “What a coincidence, you’re checking

waiting for Jason to speak, Estrella teased, “We’re married, after

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your virility in bed. Otherwise, post-divorce, when people ask

had watched the banter unfold, doted on Estrella

spat out bitterly, “Estrella,

Could I have married you and slept in your bed

no ceremony – had been an issue for Estrella. Because of this,

accompanying her quickly stepped forward, suggesting, “Hey, maybe

could finish, Jason’s foot crashed into his chest. The young man stumbled back, his face ashen, and collapsed

pleasant

her face. “You can stomach this

is none of your business. You have your

Jason’s expression darkening as he grabbed her throat.

Estrella’s face turned beet

Jason’s anger, Jesse quickly intervened. “Jason, this is

over to pull Jason away. They

a word, delivered a fierce kick to Jason’s

Jason, her voice icy. “Try laying a hand on me

his own impulsiveness, he looked down at Estrella, then turned away silently, hands in

drama for one

and Jason, reluctantly, guided Estrella out by

nape of

lot below, Estrella sat in the passenger seat, turning to gaze out the window. The car fell into silence,

before speaking. “You just sleep with anyone. Aren’t you scared

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of catching something?”

nonchalance, “I use

face darkened. “Protection? You think you’re the man in this? Do you

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