Chapter 25

Korey glanced at Jason, his curiosity now piqued.

Estrella, meanwhile, wore a smirk that suggested she knew more than she was letting on.

“Jason, cat got your tongue? Don’t tell me you’re…” Thomas’ voice trailed off as Jason

to sav shot him a frosty look, effectively silencing whatever he was about

After casting an indifferent glance at Jesse, Jason mentally noted the slight, though he

didn’t let on..

In the end, he still didn’t respond to Jesse’s inquiry and simply raised his glass.

off that and had to down at least

The other girls chided Jason, saying he couldn’t get three shots. Without a word, Jason knocked back three shots in quick succession.

The liquor furrowed his brow, an expression that lingered long after the glasses were empty. It was a rough taste to swallow.

His evasion, though, was tantalizing, sparking wild guesses among the onlookers. The girl next to Jason, seeing his discomfort, quickly poured him a glass of water.

Whether it was to defend Jason or for some other reason, in the next two rounds, the girl consecutively rolled three sixes each. First, she chose Jesse to drink, and the second time, she gave Jason the chance. “Mr. Jason, we’re a team here, so who’s it gonna be? Truth or dare?”

“Mr. Jason, ask Estrella something scandalous.”

“Yeah, yeah, go for it.”

Estrella, a stunner in any crowd, was not only smart but quick-witted, making most people hesitant to provoke her. Now that the opportunity had landed in Jason’s lap, the crowd egged him on.

Jason shot Estrella a sidelong glance. He wasn’t really into this game; if he was, he’d win every time. But everyone was having a blast, and he didn’t want to be a spoilsport.

leaning back on the sofa with one leg over the other as if to say, “Come at me, I can handle anything you throw.” If Jason asked if she was

Estrella’s brazenness, Jason was utterly disdainful and

on, Mr. Jason, what kind of question is

might as well

crowd’s disappointment, Jason kept his gaze fixed on Estrella, waiting

answer.

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a show. If they were going to fight, they’d do it behind closed doors at home. The most pressing concern for him at the moment was whether Estrella

on Estrella’s lips, recognizing Jason’s shrewdness. She replied nonchalantly, “No.” She had told

to her, Korey’s expression shifted slightly, so it seemed Estrella was still being polite with him, or

group stopped singling them out and focused on

Jesse stepped aside, and Jesse commented, “Jason seemed pretty wary of you earlier. He didn’t dare to pick up my line.”

“He’s scared I’ll make a scene and his father

anyone, especially not her; otherwise, they’d already be playing house for real.

tonight’s a player,

quipped, “He never goes for the easy ones,” and with that, they headed back to the private room.

for a court date. When these two key players decided to call it a night,

Estrella, Korey, mindful of her earlier drinks, offered, “Estrella, let

thing,” Estrella agreed

she could react, Jason’s voice

her arm thudded against the door frame, and once Jason got in,

ignored her and instructed

were

her puzzled look, “Jason got hitched early, two years ago. None of you

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