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.”

bistro. Estrella wasn’t keen on attending Korey’s dinner invitation, but since he had come all the way to the law firm, and with Erin

Sandalwood

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

clouded over with a mix of emotions. “Where is

other end, Drew cautiously continued, “Mr. Korey also

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Jason tossed his phone aside with a flick of his wrist. She glanced at him, shrugged off her

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

half-amused, half-bewildered, asked,

family intends to establish a stable presence in Ravenwood, I’m sure you know what you should and shouldn’t do, and who

smile faded as she met his gaze squarely. “Are you threatening me, Jason?” She hated threats, and what right did Jason have to

disappeared, Estrella brushed his hand away, asking calmly,

the conversation had shifted, and Estrella knew she couldn’t take his words

lightly.

Estrella?” Jason’s

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

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

Jason’s anger further. “Every time you meet with Korey, you pick a fight

exasperated. “Yes, my heart has flown away. Now what? What do you want to do about it?”