Chapter 48

Autumn asked Estrella with suspicion. She had known since childhood that Estrella was no angel.

Estrella, with a hint of mischief, retorted, “What bad thing could I possibly be up to? I’ve just been through the wringer, almost got taken advantage of, you know.”

Autumn’s concern deepened at Estrella’s words “Estrella, what happened? Tell me With a dismissive chuckle, Estrella replied, “Mom, it’s alright. Just come with Dad on Saturday, okay? Otherwise, people might start calling you petty.”

Autumn sighed, resigned. “Fine, I’ll come with your father.”

So when Saturday night rolled around, Autumn and Cole headed off to the gala together.

Ever since Estrella rejected Jason a few days ago, he hadn’t returned to Sandalwood Oasis. He didn’t invite her when the Lamont family extended an invitation, so Estrella attended the event with Jesse.

Estrella was dressed to kill in a little black dress, while Jesse sported a crisp suit, her hair short and slick. Together, they were a force to be reckoned with, drawing stares from all the guests.

“Estrella, you’ve got some nerve showing up.” Paula sneered as the duo entered the party. “If I were you, I’d have buried myself in a hole by now.”

Estrella, clutching her clutch bag and smirking, fired back, “Seems the Lamonts are happy making a loss, must be nice to have such deep pockets.”

Paula, bristling, managed to keep her cool. “You’re just jealous, Estrella. And my brother is too smart to make a bad deal.”

Estrella’s eyes twinkled with a knowing light. “Well, I’ve got my eyes on the project. It won’t be easy for the Lamonts to avoid a loss.”

stock has soared since we landed that project. The Lamonts were

on her lips. “I hope the Lamont family’s

upper hand,

thought of Estrella hitting her. Scared, she quickly slipped away. Paula’s mother had warned her to keep her temper in check tonight, and not to embarrass the

bolted, Jesse snickered, her hands buried in her pockets, thinking,

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coward!”

Paula left than Melinda and Damita approached. Seeing Jesse dressed in a suit, Damita scolded, “Jesse,

gaze darkened. “What I wear is none of your

was livid, but Melinda calmed her down, suggesting it was too late to argue

place eventually.” Estrella was unfazed. “Not

to find evidence against Estrella for the

on them. “Go ahead and take it to court,” she

Even when Jesse was just a child, Damita never thought of letting her go, and for this kind of evil person, Estrella has no sympathy at

to sabotage you?” Just as Melinda

and said, “Why would I fear them sabotaging me from behind. Haven’t your two families already joined forces

are you scared? How about fulfilling the promise you

raised an eyebrow, “Did Jason’s

straight, his hands slipping casually into his pockets. “Didn’t

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