Chapter 25

Korey glanced at Jason, his curiosity now piqued.

Estrella, meanwhile, wore a smirk that suggested she knew more than she was letting on.

“Jason, cat got your tongue? Don’t tell me you’re…” Thomas’ voice trailed off as Jason

to sav shot him a frosty look, effectively silencing whatever he was about

After casting an indifferent glance at Jesse, Jason mentally noted the slight, though he

didn’t let on..

In the end, he still didn’t respond to Jesse’s inquiry and simply raised his glass.

off that and had to down at least

The other girls chided Jason, saying he couldn’t get three shots. Without a word, Jason knocked back three shots in quick succession.

The liquor furrowed his brow, an expression that lingered long after the glasses were empty. It was a rough taste to swallow.

His evasion, though, was tantalizing, sparking wild guesses among the onlookers. The girl next to Jason, seeing his discomfort, quickly poured him a glass of water.

Whether it was to defend Jason or for some other reason, in the next two rounds, the girl consecutively rolled three sixes each. First, she chose Jesse to drink, and the second time, she gave Jason the chance. “Mr. Jason, we’re a team here, so who’s it gonna be? Truth or dare?”

“Mr. Jason, ask Estrella something scandalous.”

“Yeah, yeah, go for it.”

Estrella, a stunner in any crowd, was not only smart but quick-witted, making most people hesitant to provoke her. Now that the opportunity had landed in Jason’s lap, the crowd egged him on.

Jason shot Estrella a sidelong glance. He wasn’t really into this game; if he was, he’d win every time. But everyone was having a blast, and he didn’t want to be a spoilsport.

her arms, leaning back on the sofa with one leg over the other as if to say, “Come at me, I can handle anything you throw.” If Jason asked if she was a virgin, she’d admit

disdainful and asked, “Did

Jason, what kind of question is

might as well have

crowd’s disappointment, Jason kept his gaze fixed on

answer.

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to give people a show. If they were going to fight, they’d do it behind closed doors at home. The most pressing concern

recognizing Jason’s shrewdness. She replied nonchalantly, “No.” She had

expression shifted slightly, so it seemed Estrella was still being polite with him,

playing seriously, the group stopped singling them

and Jesse commented, “Jason seemed pretty wary of you earlier. He didn’t dare to pick up my

and replied, “He’s scared I’ll make a scene

otherwise, they’d already be playing house for

tonight’s a player, quite the handful.”

goes for the easy ones,” and with that, they headed

and Estrella also needed to leave for a court date. When these two key players decided to call it a night, the party

open-air parking lot, and seeing Jason wasn’t with Estrella, Korey, mindful of

thing,” Estrella

to join Korey, her arm was suddenly yanked. Before she could react, Jason’s voice cut through the night, “Are you

waiting for Estrella’s response, Jason bundled her into the back seat of his car. Estrella gasped as her arm thudded against the door frame, and once Jason got in, she kicked

instructed the driver, “Drive.”

onlookers were left

with Jason all evening, answered her puzzled look, “Jason got

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Jason was married, and Estrella was his wife.

wonder Jason kept glancing at Estrella all evening. No wonder when she said Korey only had eyes for Estrella,

and said coldly, “Wasn’t one ride in his

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