30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 49

The standoff between the two had reached a stalemate when a stir suddenly rippled through the banquet hall.

Estrella followed the collective gaze and there he was-Jason had arrived, with Serene trailing beside him in a stunning powder blue cocktail dress.

“Jason looks dashing tonight. Who’s the lady with him?”

“I think that’s his personal secretary. I’ve heard Jason treats her really well, and she’s like his shadow.”

“Personal secretary? I’m green with envy. To see Jason every day must be a dream.”

The chatter of the women buzzed around Jesse who, with a turn of her head, watched Estrella’s expression. Damn it, couldn’t the guy tone it down and save Estrella some dignity? Half the room today was privy to their history.

Beside Estrella, Erin wore a smirk that held a hidden message. “Sticking with Jason is a losing game, Estrella.”

Estrella stepped forward, looping her fingers through Erin’s belt. “Let’s see if you’re brave enough to take on Jason, then.”

Erin stiffened, but eventually pried Estrella’s hand away, leaning in to whisper, “If you can’t” swallow your pride, I’ll be your plus one tonight.”

Across the room, Jason’s eyes swiftly picked Estrella out from the crowd. Observing her tete-a-tete with Erin, and the hint of an intimate charge between them, Jason’s gaze. turned sharply piercing.

Serene, noting the tension, tugged Jason’s sleeve discreetly, “Jason, Estrella’s over there.”

Jason averted his gaze, feigning ignorance of Estrella’s presence, unaffected by her.

As fate would have it, they soon found themselves within close quarters. Jason was mingling with a group of businesspeople from Hong Kong, potential investors attracted by Ravenwood government.

“Estrella!” Spotting Estrella at the Lamont family’s annual celebration, one person greeted her with both surprise and delight.

“Danny,” Estrella returned the greeting with a beaming smile.

her, the middle-aged man called out, “Estrella, come join us. I’d like you to meet a

Danny,” Estrella responded

to introduce her. “Estrellas a lawyer. Our company’s

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handled by her firm. She hasn’t directly worked

with an old man,

but

and Estrella handled it with courage and wit. If

flowed as if he were boasting about his own

and Ms. Estrella in mind when their current contracts expired.

a professional smile, expressing

He had always thought the cases Estrella picked were trivial, adding nothing to her growth. Yet here she was, making connections through these

particularly the older generation,

As for what his father claimed about Cole helping him, Jason never believed

boy hasn’t been pestering you lately, has he? He’s head over heels for you, poor kid. Got himself in a mess because of it. If only you’d consider him, Estrella.

asked, “Danny, is your son

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Danny chuckled. “Got him a car, and

firm and playfully introducing Estrella to them as his girl. During those days, Estrella had a convoy escorting her every day, causing her a lot of headaches. It took

the news of an infatuated teenager chasing after Estrella drew his gaze sharply to her. One Korey wasn’t enough; now she was wrapping kids around her finger

be bothered to return it, until Danny formally introduced them. Only then did she acknowledge Jason.

Mr. Jason

extended her

her hand firmly, and as Estrella attempted to retreat, he tightened

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