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Drew continued, “Mr. Jason turned it down. He said that Dorvold Group had been prepping for this project for ages and that they’re a better fit. Plus, he’s made it clear to them that if Dorvold Group ever needs a hand during the later stages of the project, Nelson

International will be all in to assist.”

Jason knew Cole had his eye on the Digital Springs project, so he had stayed out of the picture from the get-go. Otherwise, all the drama that followed would’ve been non-existent, and Nelson International would’ve snagged the project from the start.

After Drew wrapped up, Estrella offered a wry smile and kept mum. Jason had turned down an invite from the top brass, which took her by surprise.

Drew struck while the iron was hot, “Ms. Estrella, he really values you. There’s so much going on behind the scenes that you’re not aware of.”

Estrella chuckled at Drew’s constant championing for Jason, “Drew, you’re so dedicated. I’m almost tempted to poach you for the Dorvold Group.”

Drew chuckled back, “Ms. Estrella, you are just humoring me.”

Estrella’s personality was a hit. Drew adored it, and so did all of Jason’s friends. If it hadn’t been for that fateful incident three years ago, they might have been blissfully happy by now, with their children toddling around and calling out “mommy” and “daddy”.

Half an hour later, Estrella arrived at Nelson International and was promptly led to an available office. The desk was piled with documents and reports, along with a stack of expense reimbursement forms.

When Estrella looked puzzled and confused, the secretary explained, “Ms. Estrella, Mr. Jason insists that you personally review and sign off on these applications, contracts, and expense forms. He’s worried about oversights otherwise.”

Estrella blurted out, “Don’t you guys have an admin department? What about legal?”

The secretary meekly replied, “Admin and legal have already signed off. Mr. Jason said it’s not good to go until you’ve had a look too.”

Estrella couldn’t help but probe, “Did your previous legal team handle these things? Even the approval of expense reimbursement forms?”

The secretary squirmed a bit, “Supposedly, yes

Contract paperwork fell within Estrella’s purview, but expense reports and application forms? This had Jason’s fingerprints all over it, as if she had time to deal with Korey’s

mess.

tossed her bag aside, “Jason sure knows how

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she wouldn’t have taken cases related to Korey. She already had enough cases on her

offered in a soft voice, “Ms. Estrella, let me get you some coffee.”

man arrived bearing coffee and a fruit. tart, ensuring that Estrella could work undisturbed.

Having signed the contract, and considering the firm’s reputation, Estrella couldn’t well argue with Jason, so she got down to business at

of signing off on office supplies and even a janitor’s mop and bucket was too much. Did Jason really think. she had nothing better

after signing one last expense report, Estrella stormed off to find Jason. She barged into his office, finding him at his desk, and greeted

irked about being stiffed by her the night before,

front of him, “Mr. Jason, don’t

shot back dryly, “You’re indeed

over how she’d gotten away with just the foreplay and then slept like a baby. She’d had her cake and eaten it too.

soured, and Estrella couldn’t help but laugh, “Still upset, huh? Didn’t I say I’d make it

her,

him admit it, Estrella perched on the arm of his chair, she mentioned the project he’d turned down. “If you’d told me

that. Swatting her hand off his shoulder, he said coolly,

mad, huh? How about I make it up to you right now?”

all you’ve got is

she was just betting he wouldn’t dare make a move here at the office.

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Estrella, still perched on his chair arm, said, “You make me sign off on a mop purchase? Really, Jason, if you’re so keen to keep me around just for Nelson International, your retainer’s going to have to be a whole lot

it’s divorce cases and neighborhood squabbles. Is that really what you want, Estrella?” If it weren’t for the Nelson International gig, she wouldn’t have a single noteworthy case on her

hands.

“Clearly, you’re out of touch with the common

“If you’re fed up with your family firm, come to Nelson International. Pick any title

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