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Seeing the call was from the director, Estrella answered directly through the car’s speakerphone, “Hey.”

“Estrella, you rocked that courtroom today. The whole legal beehive’s buzzing about the case. Got a few companies just rang up asking about you; looks like they want you on their legal team.”

“Alright, I’ll head to the office now and we can chat more then.”

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“Estrella, you haven’t grabbed a bite yet, have you? What do you fancy? I’ll order something. Steak and pepper potpie, right? I’ll get it ordered so it’s hot and ready when you arrive.”

“Thanks, Logan.”

Even after hanging up, the smile lingered on Estrella’s face, her spirits clearly lifted. Winning a case always gave her a sense of accomplishment, a feeling that life was truly meaningful. This joy was something she couldn’t find under the comfortable shade of her family’s business.

A short drive later, she arrived at the law firm, devoured the potpie the director had ordered for her, and plunged back into her work with full gusto.

At half-past eight, Grayson called to say they were knocking back a few at the bar and invited her over. Only then did Estrella realize the office was empty and work hours were long over.

Having just wrapped up her tasks, she stretched, shut down her computer, packed her files, and clocked out.

Meanwhile, at the bar.

Bryce and Thomas’ phones were confiscated by Jason and placed on the coffee table. As Jason lazily leaned back on the sofa, watching the two with a nonchalant expression, both Bryce and Thomas were on the verge of tears.

“Jason, I messed up. Give me a couple of days off, and I’ll get back to working on the school project.” Thomas found Jason’s silence more terrifying than any outburst.

Bryce chimed in hurriedly, “Didn’t we settle my debt already? What’s this about?”

Bryce’s pitiful look earned him a tap of ash from Jason’s cigarette. “Let’s talk about the debt you racked up hiding out at Estrella’s.”

lump it into one big bill?”

Bryce continued in a teary voice, “That

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get out of there. Ask Thomas if you

“He’s right, Jason. That place was

turned heads everywhere they went, they

asked coolly, “Is that

“No

absolutely not,” they both shook their heads in unison.

he quickly shifted gears, “Give us another shot, Jason. We’ll go find Ella, and convince her to sign those papers. We’ll pull you

through the divorce, even

exiled me last time, I’d have sorted your divorce already. Just give me and Thomas another chance. We won’t let

icy as

exchanged glances, sensing that things were getting more interesting. They vaguely seemed to understand why

a half-smile, “And you

could Jason know

Estrella?

moment, Thomas quickly shook his head. “No. way. We’d never

She’s gorgeous. She doesn’t need setups. Guys would line up for her all the way down to the

if you want to dig your own grave, leave me out

the obvious,”

again, “Even if it’s true, you can’t just blurt it out. That’s like calling Jason

comment, Jason’s gaze fell on Bryce, and he

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