Chapter 169

Some days ago, Cole had already heard that the Silverbrook New District project was being spearheaded by Holly, marking her first foray into the company’s initiatives.

The thought of Jason’s past entanglement with Holly, coupled with her remarkable comeback, naturally sent a shiver down Cole’s spine.

What exactly was the deal between Jason and her, and what was their status now? Cole tried not to care about that, but he disliked when personal emotions got entangled with professional matters. It was just like how, over the past few years, despite Estrella’s marriage to Jason, their respective families’ businesses had kept their emotions at bay, avoiding any overlap.

But with Jason knocking on his door, Cole found himself in a tight spot, and he simply looked at Jason, asking, “So, what are you getting at, Jason?”

After Cole’s prompt, Jason cut to the chase. “I’m hoping you could pass on this project to Innovative Solutions Inc..”

Though Jason didn’t mention Holly, Cole knew exactly what he meant. After a long stare at Jason, Cole finally spoke, “And what if I don’t want to give up on this project, Jason?”

At this moment, for Cole, it wasn’t the project that mattered most. It was Estrella-how his daughter would feel weighed heavily on his mind.

As Cole’s words settled, Jason didn’t beat around the bush, admitting, “Cole, the Silverbrook project is Holly’s first project after she got into the company.”

Hearing this, Cole fell silent. Jason knew he had to lend a hand to Holly in her first prost back, but had he considered Estrella’s feelings?

Cole stared at Jason for a long while, slowly exhaling before conceding, “I won’t ma difficult for you.”

Jason had made the effort to come to him, and Cole felt compelled to agree, fearing the a refusal could lead to a fallout Estrella might struggle with. Thus, Cole chose to keep the

peace.

his gratitude,

the furrow between Cole’s brows. After a heavy silence, he asked, “What are your plans

weren’t for that Ledford girl pulling that stunt back in the day, Jason probably would never have ended up with Estrella. Now that the Ledford girl

blind eye to the situation

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Cole’s heart twist in agony. Estrella might appear carefree, but she was fiercely proud. If he

demeanor darkened even more.

him, “Dad, I have never considered parting ways with Estrella. I plan to

me to drop a project, and expect

his pockets and brows slightly furrowed, replied,

you explain this? What could you possibly say?” Cole’s frustration grew, but he didn’t want to argue with Jason anymore. Waving his hand dismissively, Cole said, “Never mind, just leave. I’ll step aside this time

bid farewell and left.

his

Cole’s office, even though Jason had left, Cole’s complexion and mood hadn’t eased. He had mentally prepared for the worst. In the past, whenever Estrella talked about getting a divorce, Cole and Autumn had always

can bear the pain for a while, not for a lifetime. His daughter

such distress.

in gloom, Cole had no appetite for

afternoon, Cole had just returned from a brief meeting

she hadn’t heard about the Innovative Solutions Inc. deal yet. It seemed too soon, and

a legal contract, and I thought I’d

checking in?” Cole feigned annoyance at the

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