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.

talked about, and Jesse, the young miss from the Manning family.” He didn’t mention that Estrella

guys greeted them, “Hi Ella,

you take good care

they assured.

Bryce gave the word, the guys who had earlier been acting high and mighty, ready to select their girls, quickly turned into sycophants, ready to entertain Estrella

easy-going and generous nature, quickly joined the crowd in their fun. Every so often, she’d catch Bryce’s eyes, and he’d reassure her, “Estrella, don’t worry. I’m on it. I guarantee you we’ll catch my bro tonight and you

spy keeping an eye on Jason’s room. When nothing untoward happened, he enthusiastically sent in a flock of ladies, certain

how Jason would deal with Bryce’s

scheming.

Bryce off to build schools in remote areas, subjected him to medicinal baths he had to endure, and arranged for

this time? At the moment, Estrella was actually

sent all the ladies away, claiming there

Why weren’t they

gave him a ‘you deal

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

reflection in the mirror, Estrella’s thoughts

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her as she pondered. “You

to see a young man in a suit, looking at her excitedly. “Yes, I’m Estrella,” she replied, wiping her hands with a paper towel.

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

young man, her memory

were younger, you were like an idol to us back then. Oh

she

“Chess,” he replied.

of the chess club at Ravenwood College, as was Serene. No wonder Bryce had mentioned they were together. It must be a college club

seat. We’ve got a bunch of big shots from Ravenwood College

pulled Estrella to Suite 888, flung the door open, and announced to the room, “Guess who I just ran into?”

gaze turned toward

“Estrella!”

“Estrella!”

congenial nature, stellar academics, and good looks, Estrella had been incredibly popular back in school. Her arrival as a freshman had caused quite the sensation, eclipsing even the buzz that surrounded Holly when she started. Guys from the neighboring universities were green with envy, claiming that

Estrella appeared before them now, everyone was stunned, rising from their seats as if in one accord.