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Estrella nibbled on her food, casually remarking, “Serene isn’t that foolish. Her tactics are far more subtle.”

There’s nothing quite like the venom a woman can have for another, and Serene’s

intelligence lied precisely in her refusal to stoop to petty schemes. That way, Serene never gave anyone anything to hold against her, always appearing as the most pitiful and innocent party.

Jason remained silent, approached the dining table, and took a seat beside Estrella.

Estrella, who had always detested cilantro and bell peppers since childhood, found them unfortunately ubiquitous in restaurant dishes. Noticing Estrella’s untouched meat dishes, Jason poured her a glass of water and began picking out the cilantro, “If it still tastes too strong, just rinse your bite in the water.”

At his gesture, Estrella chuckled, “You’re quite attentive, remembering all these little quirks

of mine.”

Jason’s face was as expressionless as ever, “I’ve known you for 23 years.”

Estrella’s smile grew more pronounced, playfully nudging him under the table with her foot, “Tonight, I’m in your service, satisfaction guaranteed.”

Jason didn’t buy it for a second, “Quit bragging.”

After a few flirtatious teases, she’d usually leave him hanging. He wasn’t falling for it this

time, and Estrella might as well forget about bringing a child into the picture.

“No lies,” Estrella insisted, “I’m still thinking about motherhood, you know.”

Jason just said, “Just eat.”

Estrella added, “I’ve got something this afternoon, so I’ll head back to the firm first, okay? Have someone bring over those expense reports and filings.”

Jason gave a chuckle, “Took you long enough to get to the point.”

“You’re i

just worried I’ll take on those cases because of their connections to Korey. I won’t,

and that’s that.”

her the night before, and considering what Drew had told her that

and only then did Jason’s expression ease up. He picked up a slice of her favorite steak and

gearing up to head to

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came by.

“Erin.”

“Mom, what brings

on him, “Erin, you said Ruby and

to stay out of it,

“Why are you asking about this, Mom?”

was visibly upset, “I’ve been thinking for days and I can’t let this go. I need to see Ruby. I

own son, Janie didn’t hold back, believing he had the right to exact

on Ruby.

I don’t want to sully your hands with this mess. Please go

sister, including

small cut across her face, then let’s

after that.”

firm, “I won’t give her to you.”

H

might do, Erin would never hand

of a sudden. “Erin, are you siding with her

unaffectedly, “Dad doesn’t have anything left.”

won’t

when Hunter hurried in. Upon learning Janie was looking for Erin, Hunter had rushed over, fearful

Janie’s wrath.

“How could you still show your face here after what you’ve done

glanced at her indifferently. before turning to Erin, “Erin, the company shares have been transferred to you and Paula. The business is now yours to command. Isn’t it time

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his

lunged at Hunter. “Hunter, how could you still sleep at night? After all these years I’ve dedicated to our family, this is how you repay me? Can you

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