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

Chapter 58

The car door swung open, and Korey’s secretary stepped out, extending a greeting to Ms. Estrella.

The subtle smile on Erin’s lips carried a significant meaning.

“Blake,” Estrella greeted nonchalantly, as if it were any ordinary day.

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Blake smiled and said to Estrella, “Ms. Estrella, can’t thank you enough for helping those construction guys get their overdue pay. Korey would like to take you out for a meal, to express his gratitude in person.”

“Sure thing.” Estrella agreed promptly, then turned to Erin. “Mr. Lamont, I’ll take my leave

now.”

Erin responded with a chuckle, “Seems like Jason’s got some stiff competition.”

Unruffled by Erin’s taunting, Estrella took a couple of steps forward, leaned in slightly, and whispered in a low voice, “So, Erin, you’re not in my league.”

Erin’s gaze hardened, his eyes taking on a chill as they followed Estrella.

Estrella, however, simply smiled nonchalantly, casually straightened Erin’s collar, and -walked away.

Blake held open the back door of the car for her, and as Estrella slid inside, Korey caught Erin’s eye and nodded casually at him. Erin’s expression darkened as he watched the car drive away. He was all too aware that in Ravenwood, where the talented were many, his journey to the top was still long.

The engine of the luxury car hummed to life as Korey spoke with a warm cordiality. “Estrella, I really appreciate what you did last time. I’ve been meaning to take you out for dinner but got tied up with meetings out of town.”

Estrella offered a polite smile. “You’re being too formal, Korey.”

as the driver steered the vehicle toward a private bistro. Estrella wasn’t keen on attending Korey’s dinner invitation, but since he had come all the way to the law

Sandalwood Oasis.

Jason, noticing Estrella’s absence, sent Drew to track her whereabouts. Soon after,

over with a mix

Drew cautiously continued, “Mr. Korey also approached

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voice, fresh as breeze, filled the room, “You’re back already? Weren’t you just giving me lip service? What’s this,

Jason tossed his phone aside with a flick of his wrist. She glanced

a frosty demeanor. “Where’ve you been?” Estrella, feeling the weariness in her neck, replied, “Just had dinner with a friend.” Jason’s arm snaked around

half-bewildered, asked, “Jealous?”

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gaze squarely. “Are you threatening me, Jason?” She hated

Estrella brushed his hand away, asking calmly, “So, Jason, you really think I can’t stand up to

tone of the conversation had shifted, and Estrella knew she couldn’t take

lightly.

declaring war, Estrella?” Jason’s tone

fight, grabbed her pajamas from the closet and said evenly, “Nobody’s declaring war. Just a reminder: my parents

headed for the bathroom, but Jason caught her arm and pulled her back. into his embrace. Estrella, fed up, lost her usual composure and snapped, “Enough, Jason! You keep Serene close to you, and you expect me to make a scene every day? Should I just give up on my work and

meet with Korey, you pick a fight with me. It seems

my heart has flown away. Now what? What do you want to do about