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.

I

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.”

dinner invitation, but since he had come all the way to the law firm, and with Erin present that

at Sandalwood Oasis.

returning, Jason, noticing Estrella’s absence, sent Drew to track her whereabouts. Soon after, Drew reported back, “Sir, Mr. Erin

over with a mix

other end, Drew cautiously continued,

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room, “You’re back already? Weren’t you just giving me lip service? What’s this, a change of heart?”

She glanced

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

half-bewildered, asked, “Jealous?”

chin, he said firmly, “Estrella, if the Dorvold family intends to establish a stable presence in Ravenwood, I’m sure

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

calmly, “So, Jason, you really think

had shifted, and Estrella knew

lightly.

declaring war, Estrella?” Jason’s tone was

from the closet and said evenly, “Nobody’s declaring war. Just

usual composure and snapped, “Enough, Jason! You keep

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

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