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

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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.

person I talked about, and Jesse,

“Hi Ella, hi

you take good care of these two.”

they

gave the word, the guys who had earlier been acting high and mighty, ready to select their girls,

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 can get

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

wondering how Jason would deal with

scheming.

had already sent Bryce off to build schools in remote areas, subjected him to medicinal baths he had to endure, and arranged for a group of men

At the moment, Estrella

had sent all the ladies away, claiming there had been a mix-up at the karaoke bar.

frustration. Why

Estrella gave him a ‘you deal with this’ look and headed to the restroom outside.

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

her reflection in the mirror, Estrella’s thoughts lingered on the silhouette she’d seen and the Maseratis she’d encountered

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from behind her as she pondered. “You

see a young man in a suit, looking at her excitedly. “Yes, I’m Estrella,” she replied,

Dominic,” the man introduced himself, “I attended Ravenwood College too, a couple of years ahead of you in the Law program. We even competed in a debate tournament together. Do you

young man, her memory failing to

continued with excitement, “Even though you were younger, you were like an idol to us back then. Oh right, our club is

she

“Chess,” he replied.

at Ravenwood College, as was Serene. No wonder Bryce had mentioned they were together. It

a seat. We’ve got a bunch of big shots from Ravenwood College here today. You were a legend at Ravenwood too. If I

pulled Estrella to Suite 888, flung the door open, and announced to the room, “Guess who

finished, everyone’s gaze turned toward the doorway.

“Estrella!”

“Estrella!”

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 Ravenwood had snagged

was stunned, rising from their seats as if in one accord.