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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.

sleeping with another man was out of the question. No one else would touch what Jason

warmly as if bumping into an old friend. “What a coincidence, you’re checking into a room too? And Serene?

speak, Estrella teased, “We’re married,

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witness your virility in bed. Otherwise, post-divorce, when people ask about my ex-husband’s skills, I’d be

had watched the banter unfold, doted on Estrella with

bitterly, “Estrella, you’re

“Pathetic? Could I have married you and slept in your bed otherwise?”

no ceremony – had been an issue for Estrella. Because of this, not

Estrella, the young man accompanying her quickly stepped forward, suggesting, “Hey, maybe you

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

her pleasant facade.

face. “You

none of

grip tightened, Jason’s expression darkening

Estrella’s face turned

anger, Jesse quickly intervened. “Jason, this

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

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

her voice icy. “Try laying a hand on me

he looked down at Estrella, then turned away

one night. Settle this at home.”

and Jason, reluctantly, guided Estrella out

nape of

turning to gaze out the window. The car fell into silence, punctuated only by Jason lighting a cigarette at

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

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