Chapter 76

Estrella’s surprise had barely registered when Korey’s sedan rolled to a stop beside her. “Are you here on business too?”

Estrella nodded, “Yeah, just gathering some info from the locals for a case.”

Korey offered a casual smile. “Since we’ve bumped into each other, let’s grab dinner together.”

Before Estrella could respond, a sleek black Maybach pulled up beside the sedan. The front window slid down leisurely, and Jason’s voice floated out, “Sure thing! I’ve already

made reservations.”

Upon hearing Jason’s familiar voice, Estrella turned to see him resting both hands on the steering wheel. There was a cigarette between his fingers, and his gaze was icy as it landed on her. He had the look of someone who caught his wife cheating red-handed.

Korey spotted Jason and chuckled, “Jason’s here too.”

Jason took a drag of his cigarette and replied nonchalantly, “Yep! Tagging along with the wife on her work trip.”

After extinguishing what remained of his cigarette in the ashtray, Jason’s indifferent eyes met Estrella’s. “Get in.”

Seeing this, Estrella glanced back at Korey and said, “I’ll see you later, Korey.”

“See you in a bit,” Korey said before instructing his driver to follow Jason’s car.

Inside the Maybach, Jason turned to Estrella with a sarcastic edge. “You sure seem cozy calling Korey by his first name.”

Estrella retorted, “I had no idea he was here. We just ran into each other, okay? Don’t

overthink.”

with

between them, even though their

secret.

another cigarette and kept

arrived at a charming local villa restaurant. Jason immediately ordered the waiter to bring two cases of beer and a bottle of hard liquor.

if his silence stemmed from seeing Korey and being reminded of Holly or from Korey meeting her.

face turned pale. “Korey, your know

keep Jason company,

at the remark. Estrella knew she couldn’t

to try.

the food, Jason filled their glasses to the brim. There was so

case of beer, Korey was looking pale, so Estrella suggested,

hadn’t spoken and filled Korey’s glass once more. “This one’s for Holly.”

him, saying nothing. She had thought Jason’s silence during the drive was due to a misunderstanding. Perhaps he believed she and Korey had secretly run off together. But it turned out he was just lost in memories of

Jason poured

of his sister who

her feelings were.

Jason to focus on his life. with Estrella, but it felt like he was highlighting the fragile state of their relationship. So

back to reality at Korey’s words and gave a cynical laugh inside. If Jason couldn’t let go of Holly, he shouldn’t have agreed to this marriage. Why got married and

Estrella picked up her fork, too disinterested

polished off two cases of

sweating bullets at his side, and Estrella was on the verge of losing her

to an end.

Estrella right. Jason

a hotel. Estrella was about to help Jason out

Jason for a long moment

began to undo His shirt buttons with an edge

back with an elastic band, Estrella heard Jason’s taunt and responded coolly, “Had you been a day late, you might have caught us in the act.” He was convinced her trip was a cover for an affair with Korey, and she was done explaining herself. She just let him think

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