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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.

idea of her sleeping with another man was out of the question. No one else would

him warmly as if bumping into an old friend. “What a coincidence, you’re checking into a room too? And Serene? Why don’t you

waiting for Jason to speak, Estrella teased, “We’re married, after all. Even if I

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you, let me at least witness your virility in bed. Otherwise, post-divorce, when people ask about my

who had watched the banter unfold, doted

bitterly, “Estrella, you’re

“Pathetic? Could I have married you and slept in

an issue for Estrella. Because of this, not many

accompanying her quickly

into his chest. The young man stumbled back, his face ashen, and collapsed with a

pleasant

face. “You

“What I can stomach is none of your business. You have your fun, and I

tightened, Jason’s expression darkening as he grabbed

turned beet

anger, Jesse quickly intervened. “Jason,

words brought Thomas and Grayson rushing over to pull Jason away. They hurried the young man and his friend out

Estrella, without a word, delivered a fierce kick to Jason’s abdomen. His face paled

her voice icy. “Try laying a hand

lurch. Realizing his own impulsiveness, he looked down at Estrella,

“Enough drama for one night. Settle this at

Jason, reluctantly,

nape of

window. The car fell into silence, punctuated only by Jason lighting

ring before speaking. “You

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of catching something?”

replied with nonchalance, “I use protection.”

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

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