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In no time at all, the driver came around with another car to swap out for them, and Blake couldn’t help but grumble, “That Jason is too brazen, even daring to ram into your ride.”

Korey offered a nonchalant smile. “That’s just Jason’s way. Don’t take it to heart.”

“You’re too easygoing,” Blake protested. Then, lowering his voice, he added, “But Mr. Korey, I heard that Ms. Holly’s accident might have something to do with Ms. Estrella. Doesn’t that bother you one bit?”

At the mention of Holly and Estrella, Korey’s expression darkened subtly. “That has nothing to do with Estrella. Where did you hear such a thing?”

“I can’t recall where I heard it from. It could be got it wrong,” Blake muttered. He didn’t tell Korey that it was within the walls of the Ledford estate that he had overheard the gossip.

Korey’s mood was visibly soured, and he fell silent. Whether it was the mention of Estrella or Holly that disturbed him more, he couldn’t say.

Later, Estrella got wind of Jason rear-ending Korey’s car through the grapevine that was Bryce, but she didn’t confront Jason about it. She knew all too well that would only stir up more trouble.

That night, Jason had cornered Estrella, offering to move Serene away if her presence was causing Estrella any discomfort. Estrella had brushed it off, claiming Serene wasn’t significant enough to bother her, but the distance between Jason and Serene had grown.

nonetheless.

Since the time Estrella said she had no feelings for him at the resort, Jason hadn’t used

Serene as a prop.

Come noon, after finishing a meeting, Jason had barely settled back in his office when Serene knocked on the door.

He glanced up, spotting the lunchbox in her hand. “Didn’t I tell Drew there’s no need to bring food over?”

a smile, saying, “I noticed you’ve skipped lunch at the office for a while, so I

his contract, Jason replied, “Estrella makes soup every day.”

a bluff. Estrella had only warmed up a tonic soup for him once, and he was deliberately bringing her up to make a point.

smile wavered with awkwardness, fully aware of Jason’s intentions. He had been intentionally keeping her at arm’s

was well, Serene pulled up a chair across from Jason, her voice light,

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her affection. And this is mine. After all, you’ve always looked after Vincent

paused his skimming and met her gaze. As their eyes met, Jason’s expression remained emotionless. Serene smiled and said, “Jason, have you been avoiding me on purpose lately? Have I caused trouble in your life? Have I given Estrella the wrong impression? If so, I can go and explain things

Estrella, a notion that sent waves of refusal through Jason’s heart. He was acutely aware of Serene’s actions, including the incident at

is to downplay their significance. If no one else brings it up, there’s no need to rush in and broach the subject yourself; otherwise, it can backfire and make things worse. With years of experience in the

does go on to explain things to Estrella, the balance that they have painstakingly established will crumble in an

look, Jason spoke, “Estrella understands.

more time at home, a bit more sweet-talking, and they would mostly

“Look, I really don’t have any ulterior motives. I see you

she could finish, Jason cut her off, “Estrella hasn’t said anything.”

to fall out with you, she would turn a blind eye even you

he didn’t bring a third party into it, neither did she. They would only argue about the rights and wrongs in their relationship.

admit that I admire you a lot and find you very capable. But it’s not what you and Estrella might think. It’s just you’ve helped me so much, and I am truly grateful to both you and Estrella. if my gratitude has caused any

remained unmoved. “Your job and benefits won’t change, and Estrella isn’t the type to make things difficult for you. Don’t overthink it.” He had promised Holly he’d look after Serene, and

gaze squarely, Serene knew all too well that she had been a pawn

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asked, “Jason, have you moved on from Holly?

“Whether I have or haven’t, you’re not her.”

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