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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.

of the question. No one else would

friend. “What a coincidence, you’re checking into a room

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

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let me at least witness your virility in bed. Otherwise, post-divorce,

watched the banter unfold, doted on Estrella with a laugh.

spat out bitterly, “Estrella, you’re

“Pathetic? Could I have married you and slept in

– just a certificate with no ceremony – had been an

accompanying her quickly

chest. The young man stumbled back, his

finally dropped her pleasant

grabbed her face. “You can stomach

is none of your business. You have

grip tightened, Jason’s expression darkening

turned beet red.

quickly intervened. “Jason, this

They hurried the young man and his friend out before things escalated further.

word, delivered a fierce kick to Jason’s abdomen. His face paled instantly, and Thomas and the rest

glared at Jason, her voice icy. “Try laying a hand

Jason’s heart lurch. Realizing his own impulsiveness, he looked down

for one night. Settle this at home.”

the two apart, and Jason, reluctantly, guided Estrella

nape of

out the window. The

smoke ring before speaking. “You just sleep with

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of catching something?”

with nonchalance, “I use protection.”

you’re the man in this? Do you

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