30 Days till I Divorce My Husband (Estrella and Jason)

Chapter 23

At that moment, Jason’s gaze was icy enough to cut glass.

“Bro, I just ran my mouth off. Please don’t exile me to the sticks again. I’d never live it down.” Jason’s smirk sent shivers down Bryce’s spine.

With a brittle grin, Bryce pleaded, “Come on, don’t banish me. I will infiltrate Ella’s camp for you and do some snooping to get her real thoughts.”

The mention of going undercover softened Jason’s expression slightly.

Having promised to spy for Jason, Bryce sought out Estrella the next day. In the law firm, Estrella was sorting files alone, working overtime. Bryce pulled up a chair beside her.

Bryce had been shadowing her all morning, and Estrella scoffed, “Spit it out if you have something to say. Don’t stick to me like gum. I’ve got work to do.”

Bryce leaned in, whispering, “Estrella, what’s your real take on Jason? What’s your plan?”

Estrella replied dryly, “He is the boss. What opinion or plan could I possibly have?” She knew Bryce had come for this very reason.

Bryce pressed, “Come on, don’t be so evasive. Give me the straight dope, so I’m prepared.” “Why should you be prepared? Are we an item?” Estrella said, flipping through her case. files. “Whatever Jason’s thinking, just tell me straight. No need for secrecy. I can handle

it.”

Estrella’s response fired Bryce up. Rolling up his sleeves, he fumed, “Jason has crossed the line. Last night, I criticized him for his dealings with Serene, and how sending her home was wrong. He didn’t appreciate it, didn’t see his mistake and even glared at me. That look was like he wanted to flay me alive. Estrella, I’ll lay it on the line for you. Jason absolutely wants a divorce. If I can’t persuade you today, and you don’t agree to it, he’ll

make me pay.”

Before Estrella could respond, Bryce continued, “Jason’s no saint, so let’s just call it quits. We’ll make sure to get a hefty settlement from him. And don’t pay any mind to those fortune-tellers’ words. They’re all charlatans. You have been kids ourselves for over twenty years. So you still think kids are that good? Worst comes to worst, I’ll be your

son.”

glance, “No thanks. I wouldn’t take you as

again, asked, “Estrella, what’s your stance now? You still want to stick it out

without a ripple in her voice, “Tell

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papers ready, I’ll sign

Bryce’s eye’s lit

a dime a dozen. Don’t worry, Ella, I’ll make

Sure you

papers, Bryce comforted her

slouched back, legs crossed, boasting, “Bro, Ella said if you’ve got the divorce papers ready, she’ll sign anytime. She’s

pen in half. “What

you pushed her into becoming a twice-married woman for no good reason, so you owe her financially. The compensation

Bryce spoke, the heavier Jason’s heart sank.

with the divorce. People will speak highly of your magnanimity, or else they’ll only remember your infidelity. Besides, your new fling doesn’t hold a candle to my Ella. You’ve got to make it worth Ella’s while. Give her something to soothe her pride.”

watched silently. Bryce seemed oddly enthusiastic about the impending

Bryce raised his eyebrows and asked, “Did I handle this issue right for you? You’ve been trying to divorce for two years without success, but I sorted it

Jason replied with a grin, keeping his

mind the compensation just mentioned to you.

“Definitely.” Jason responded.

he sensed the mood was off. Jason wasn’t elated about the

handle this well, and I’m also pleased with your recent work ethic