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

Chapter 156

Bryce was relentless in his efforts to persuade Estrella to get a divorce, and even Jesse was moved by his dedication. She played Bryce a recording she’d made, “Bryce, I’ve got the recording all set. Once Estrella gets back, we’ll just play it for Jason, so she doesn’t have to come up with an excuse to dump him.”

When Bryce saw that Jesse had made a recording, he lunged to snatch the phone away.

Each time Jason knocked him down a peg, Bryce would simmer down for a bit, but as soon as he recovered, he’d be back at it, egging Estrella on to cut ties. For over two years, not a single day did Bryce relent from this self-appointed mission.

Estrella, watching Jesse and Bryce chase each other around her, instinctively shielded her belly, fearing they might bump into her.

“Estrella, you better get Jesse to delete that recording quick,” Bryce pleaded with Estrella, unable to snatch Jesse’s phone. “If Jason hears that, he’s gonna skin me alive.”

With one hand in her pocket and the other gently resting on her belly, Estrella said, “So, are we still on for the sting operation or not?”

“Absolutely.” Bryce’s voice shot up an octave, as he was here specifically for that purpose. Then he added, “Estrella, you feeling okay? You’ve been guarding your belly this whole time.”

Estrella dropped her hand, “Just cramps.”

Bryce, uncertain, asked, “Is it that time of the month?”

Estrella pushed Bryce’s head playfully and then the trio headed into the karaoke bar. If it weren’t for Bryce dragging her out, Estrella would have been home sleeping by now.

They entered the private room to find an assortment of trendy and attractive guys lounging on the sofas, with a bevy of gorgeous girls of all types standing before them. The guys were picking out their favorites.

With her hands tucked into the pockets of her cozy brown cardigan, Estrella casually remarked, “Bryce, I had no idea you were such a player.” Was she here to catch him, or to catch Jason?

At Estrella’s words, Bryce lost his cool and started hurling shoes at the guys on the sofa, “Go to hell! Who told you to invite escorts? Didn’t I say someone important was coming? Are you doing this on purpose?”

After chewing the guys out, Bryce sternly ushered the girls out.

The guy in the center threw Bryce’s shoe back to him, “You never said that someone was a lady,”

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Bryce, fuming, slipped his shoes back on and opened all the vents and air conditioning in the room, asking sternly, “No one smoked, right?”

“Nope,” the guys shook their heads. Estrella couldn’t stand the smell of Estrella, so wherever Bryce was, smoke was a no-go.

“This is Estrella, the most important person I talked about, and Jesse, the young miss from the Manning family.” He didn’t mention that Estrella

them, “Hi

you take good care of

problem,” they

who had earlier been acting high and mighty, ready to select their girls, quickly turned into sycophants, ready to entertain Estrella and Jesse.

so often, she’d catch Bryce’s eyes, and he’d reassure her, “Estrella, don’t worry. I’m on it.

room. When nothing untoward happened, he enthusiastically sent in a flock of

amused, wondering how Jason would

scheming.

medicinal baths he had to endure,

At the moment,

reported back that Jason’s room had sent all the

furrowed in frustration. Why weren’t they taking

him a ‘you deal with this’ look and headed to the restroom

caught a glimpse of a slender figure passing by at the end of the hallway. Instinctively quickening her pace, Estrella followed, but by the time she got there, the figure had vanished. Gazing at the spot where the figure had disappeared, Estrella couldn’t shake the feeling that the events of the past were not as straightforward as they seemed.

her reflection in the mirror, Estrella’s thoughts lingered on the silhouette

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behind her as she pondered. “You

suit, looking at her excitedly. “Yes, I’m Estrella,” she replied, wiping her hands with a

Ravenwood College too, a couple of years ahead of you in the Law program. We even competed in a debate tournament together. Do you remember?”

man, her memory

like an idol to us

club?” she inquired.

“Chess,” he replied.

Ravenwood College, as was Serene. No wonder Bryce had mentioned they

Estrella could even respond, the boy grabbed her arm and whisked her towards the private suite, saying, “Estrella, come take a seat. We’ve got a bunch of big shots from

excitedly, the boy pulled Estrella to Suite 888, flung the door open, and

finished, everyone’s gaze turned toward the

“Estrella!”

“Estrella!”

a freshman had caused quite the sensation,

now, everyone was stunned, rising