Chapter 4

Seeing Estrela appear like this, Jason’s brows slig

Serene, initially startled, rose from her chair and greeted Estrella with a smile that seemed to light up the room. “Hey, Estrella.”-

Noting the lunchbox in Estrella’s hands, Serene’s grin widened as she said, “Came to deliver Jason’s lunch, huh?”

Then, turning to Jason with an accommodating smile, Serene said, “Jason, since Estrella has brought lunch, let’s skip going out to eat. It’s not every day Estrella visits the office. You should spend some time with her.”

Serene’s understanding demeanor was almost as if she were Jason’s wife, not Estrella. It seemed as though the opportunity to eat the lunch Estrella brought was a gracious. concession from Serene herself.

Estrella, feigning indifference, retorted, “Serene, either let Jason go against his father and get a divorce, or throw the evidence of my face. Quit the

Our affair with Jason in passive-aggressive act. It’s so disgusting.”

If Serene had been more capable, Estrella might have given her some credit. But as it stood, Estrella couldn’t bring herself to respect such mediocrity.

Hearing Estrella’s disdain, Serene’s face was a portrait of awkwardness as she explained, “Estrella, it’s not what you think between Jason and me. We’re just discussing work.”

After her explanation, Serene’s eyes dimmed as she added, “I’ll leave you two to chat. I’ll step out.”

the desk, setting down the lunchbox with an audible thud. She pulled out a chair opposite Jason and

asked with a chilly edg “Estrella, can’t you think for yourself for once?

him, her gaze piercing. His demeanor towards Serene h completely different.

said would be wrong. Even b him food, even being alive was

to situation, I don’t have a say. Your parents’ word is law to me, and

unable to defy Jason’s parents, but she was also terrified of her own. mother’s tears and guilt-trips,

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again, Landon had been decent

he couldn’t betray her, and he had to do his best to make the marriage work. Otherwise, he would be kicked out of the Nelson family, and all the wealth and family business would belong to her..

they were to try for three years before making any decisions.

voice, “Jason, you know what they say, ‘The body is an engine that runs on food.’ Have a little bite,

his mouth. Taken aback by Estrella’s cute act, Jason momentarily

Estrella slammed the lunchbox onto the table with a snap,

threw the fork down forcefully and snapped, “Eat it or

to bother

evening, Kristin’s call woke her with news that Jason was hospitalized for

skipped a beat. She quickly dressed and headed to the hospital. Upon arriving at the ward and

in the room, Jason looked up at Estrella and accused, “So, Estrella, you’ve got nerve. now, poisoning

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