30 Days till I Divorce My Husband (Estrella and Jason)

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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?”

you’ve skipped lunch at the office for a while, so I got up early to make you some

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

tonic soup for him once, and he

the mention of Estrella, Serene’s smile wavered with awkwardness, fully aware of Jason’s intentions. He had been intentionally

pulled up a chair across

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

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

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

rush in and broach the subject yourself; otherwise, it can backfire and make things worse. With years of experience in the business world, he knew these tactics all too well. The only reason he’d manipulated Serene in the past was due to the strained relationship with Estrella.

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

spoke, “Estrella understands. No need to explain.”

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

pressed, sensing his reluctance. “Look, I really don’t have any ulterior motives. I see you as a friend, a supervisor, and someone who’s been there for Vincent and me. I have no other way to repay

Jason cut her

she would turn a blind eye even you were at fault

party into it, neither did she. They

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 misunderstanding

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 he intended to keep that promise.

all too well that

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a substitute for Holly. After a long silence, she asked,

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