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.”

but since he had come all

Sandalwood Oasis.

whereabouts. Soon after, Drew reported back,

over with a mix of

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

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ning with bir

She’s currently and I presume…”

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a spring

room, “You’re back already? Weren’t you just giving me lip

Estrella entered, Jason tossed his phone aside with a flick of his wrist. She glanced at him, shrugged off her coat, and hung it on the

with 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 Estrella’s waist, pulling her close. “What friend? Care to say

half-bewildered, asked,

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

Jason?” She hated threats, and

hand away, asking calmly, “So, Jason, you really think I

conversation had shifted, and Estrella knew she couldn’t

lightly.

war, Estrella?” Jason’s tone was

and said evenly, “Nobody’s declaring war. Just a reminder: my parents and the Dorvold Group are my lines in the sand. Don’t cross them.”

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

anger further. “Every time you meet with Korey, you pick a

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