Chapter 50

Estrella scoffed, “What, should I go around proclaiming you’re my hubby? Aren’t you afraid of losing your street cred?”

Her sarcasm elicited a chuckle from Jason, “Playing with kids who aren’t even out of high school, Estrella, you really got some nerve.”

Estrella flashed a carefree smile, flipping her hair with flair, “Can’t help it, I’m just irresistible to all ages.”

Jason snorted coldly, then slid his arm around her waist and yanked her into his embrace, “Estrella, you better behave yourself out there, or you’re going to face the music.”

Korey had been eyeing their marriage like a hawk, Erin was up to no good, and now some Alex was in the picture? Jason wondered how he’d never noticed before how Estrella seemed to be a magnet for men..

Estrella casually looped her arms around Jason’s shoulders and said nonchalantly, “If you leave me lonely at home all the time, I can’t make any promises. You play your game, and

I play mine. Fair’s fair, Mr. Jason.”

Before Estrella could finish, Jason’s lips silenced hers.

Estrella’s face darkened. Damn it, was he getting addicted to taking advantage of her? Either make it real or back off. What was this ambiguous game he was playing?

As Jason forcefully pried her lips apart, Estrella kept her composure, but once he was distracted, she bit him hard and pushed him away.

Jason gasped, touching his lips and said, “Estrella, what are you, a damn canine?”

Estrella pulled out her lipstick and mirror from her purse, touching up her makeup with an unfazed expression, “Mr. Jason, let’s keep the public displays of affection out of the public. eye, shall we? Don’t interfere with my man-hunting.”

After running his thumb over his lips, Jason’s eyes sharpened as he looked toward Estrella, but someone rounded the corner. “Mr. Jason.”

greeted Jason, Estrella took the opportunity to leave,

away.

as she returned to the ballroom,

toe, speaking coolly, “If you came with Jason, then keep an eye on him. Why the hell are you always on my case?” Estrella couldn’t stand Serene, who always seemed to seek her out as if they

an embarrassed explanation, “Estrella, are you upset? There’s nothing between me and Jason. He just couldn’t find

last-minute.”

What, was she invisible? Sometimes, Estrella couldn’t tell if

looking for trouble, or you might find it with me,” Estrella

being a bit petty?” Janie’s voice cut in just as

Estrella saw Janie flanked by Paula, Melinda, and Damita, along with a few of her

It seemed that

added, “Besides, if Serene can stay by Jason’s side,

him in

to Serene, “Isn’t that right,

pale, and she quickly looked to Estrella, shaking her head, “Estrella, please don’t believe this. The secretary’s office has many assistants, and Jason treats

equality, her constant reference to Jason

Serene’s explanations left Estrella feeling cornered.

you lack manners. Not to mention, you’ve been married to Jason for over two years and haven’t given him a child to carry on the

accomplish. You’re not, by any chance, barren, are you?” Paula’s venomous words were aimed at Estrella’s most vulnerable spot.

Estrella with pitiful eyes, softly calling out, “Estrella,”

laden

smile, appearing as an outsider watching their

the provocation, “All day long, doing God knows what with Jesse. Didn’t your parents teach you

my parents didn’t teach me to seduce someone else’s husband or to seize power while the wife was on her deathbed. As for how Jesse’s mom

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