Chapter 125

After Jason finished his apology, Estrella didn’t respond for a long time. When Jason looked down, he saw that she had already nestled into his arms and fallen asleep.

Typical Estrella…

When it came to being carefree, Estrella was second to none.

The next morning, they woke up as if nothing had happened the night before. Estrella hadn’t been haunted by memories from years ago, nor had Jason.

Jason stood by the closet and saw Estrella emerge from the bathroom. “Come help me with my tie, will you?”

“Do I get a tip?” Estrella teased.

Jason reached out and pulled her close. “Sure you do.”

Estrella, now snugly in his embrace, looked up at him, her eyes catching the fervent gaze in his. A lazy smile played on her lips as she started to work on his tie.

Six years ago, not long after Jason had joined the company, Estrella had learned to tie a tie just for him. But they’d fallen out soon after, so her skills were a bit rusty now.

Estrella focused on the tie. The ring on her left ring finger glittered, but she paid it no mind. After a bit of fumbling, the knot was finally perfect. She straightened Jason’s collar. “There you go, boss. Ready to go make that money.”

Jason pinched her chin and leaned down to kiss her. Estrella tensed slightly. “That’s the tip? Jason, you’ve got no shame.”

Jason just laughed. “You good? Consider it delivered.”

For the next few days, their lives proceeded without incident. After finishing her work, Estrella would hang out with Jesse and Bryce.

T

evening, as the three of them sat down for dinner, Jesse was conspicuously glum,

with her chopsticks and asked, “It’s written all over your face. Did you, Melinda, and Damita have

her hair, struggling to find words. “It’s not that.”

subdued. Although they still threw occasional shade her way, their antics were nothing compared to before. Plus, Jesse hadn’t

“Jesse, what’s up? You can’t

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Chapter 125

Aren’t we buddies?”

dad… he’s arranged a marriage

down.”

even thought about this

the Manning family’s wealth, Jesse had grown up in a less than ideal environment. After a certain incident in middle school, Jesse’s perspective on life diverged from the norm. It was understandable that she wasn’t interested

some deal. Don’t let them use you as a pawn.” He then pointed out, “As to whether marriage is good or not, just look at

Jesse turned to him. “Bryce, you’re

use me to

her mother before she passed. They were a significant amount, even more than what her father Tori held in the

is okay with this match, it means the guy isn’t good. Otherwise, she’d have him

nine years ago. Jesse doubted

since you clearly understand this situation, don’t bother with their plans. What do they

added, “Jesse, we can marry and settle down, but it has to be with someone we truly love, someone who’s worth it. Ignore your dad’s scheming. They can’t force you into

said, the Manning family wouldn’t prioritize her happiness in marriage. Estrella didn’t want Jesse to end up in a similar situation like her

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