Chapter 57

It felt like there was no chance he’d be walking out of here today unless he gave them the answer they wanted.

With his hands casually tucked into his pockets, his gaze settled on Estrella. Staring at her. for a while, Jason said expressionlessly. “Alright.

Estrella couldn’t help but let out a smug chuckle at Jason’s concession, as if to say, “I thought you had more backbone.”

In reality, the pressure from Kristin and Keith meant nothing to him; how he’d respond to the collective push from the family was entirely up to his current mood. It was his choice to make.

“Jason, you’ve given your word, and now we’re all looking forward to toasting to your new fatherhood next year.”

“Indeed, it’s about time you settled down,” people chimed in around him.

Jason pulled his right hand out of his pocket and placed it on the nape of Estrella’s neck, his voice calm, “Let’s head back and get the job done.

As Estrella lifted her head, Jason nudged her towards the door, guiding her out of the yard

Jason, you get scared too, huh? Estrella teased

With one hand still in his pocket and the other on her neck, Jason retorted, “Do you really

believe that?”

She shrugged off his hand and turned to yell into the house, Kristin Before she could finish, Jason had opened the car door and practically tossed her inside:

The car roared to life shortly after, and as they pulled away, Jason glanced at her and remarked, “You’ve turned the whole Ravenwood upside down

‘Don’t flatter me I’m not that influential, Estrella replied

As her voice faded, Jason’s phone rang with a work call

While Jason was on the call, Estrella absentmindedly scrolled through her phone. Despite Erin’s efforts to scrub last night’s trending topics and Janie’s public apology, the Lamont family’s stock had still plummeted at opening, and the losses were substantial

Estrella’s phone rang as well, it was a call from Cole

“Dad”

“Estrella, I just got a call from Wes asking if we’re interested in the Digital Springs project,” Cole’s voice was tinged with excitement yet steady.

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say yes, Dad.”

about coming

you know when I’ve

up my mind.”

was in no rush to be tied down, with dreams and ambitions of

the quality of materials for Digital Springs not just as a precaution but as a testament to Dorvold Group’s commitment to

and tossed his phone aside, saying, “Making the

smirk, “If I’m not tough on them, they’ll

she also appeared to need him, always taking the initiative.

her off guard, and with a playful

scoffed, “Erin can only spar with you.”

then she added, “I have a

protest, Jason drove her

Come evening.

a flashy blue sports car parked outside the law firm Erin’s

his lips,

manageable,” Estrella replied nonchalantly.

in. I’ll give you

too bumpy for me.” Having just undercut him, she dared not get into his car. There was no

Estrella stood her ground, Erin stepped out of

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voice held a teasing edge, Estrella, are you

“Next time you want to pick me up, bring a better car” it

same warm smile, countering,

what I drive, but when it comes to a man’s car, I only

the conversation to business.

is this your way of pledging allegiance? Still eyeing

of their representation and their stocks on a downward spiral, Erin’s visit was likely an attempt to curry favor with Estrella in hopes of involving the Lamont family in the

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