Chapter 58

The car door swung open, and Korey’s secretary stepped out, extending a greeting to Ms. Estrella.

The subtle smile on Erin’s lips carried a significant meaning.

“Blake,” Estrella greeted nonchalantly, as if it were any ordinary day.

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Blake smiled and said to Estrella, “Ms. Estrella, can’t thank you enough for helping those construction guys get their overdue pay. Korey would like to take you out for a meal, to express his gratitude in person.”

“Sure thing.” Estrella agreed promptly, then turned to Erin. “Mr. Lamont, I’ll take my leave

now.”

Erin responded with a chuckle, “Seems like Jason’s got some stiff competition.”

Unruffled by Erin’s taunting, Estrella took a couple of steps forward, leaned in slightly, and whispered in a low voice, “So, Erin, you’re not in my league.”

Erin’s gaze hardened, his eyes taking on a chill as they followed Estrella.

Estrella, however, simply smiled nonchalantly, casually straightened Erin’s collar, and -walked away.

Blake held open the back door of the car for her, and as Estrella slid inside, Korey caught Erin’s eye and nodded casually at him. Erin’s expression darkened as he watched the car drive away. He was all too aware that in Ravenwood, where the talented were many, his journey to the top was still long.

The engine of the luxury car hummed to life as Korey spoke with a warm cordiality. “Estrella, I really appreciate what you did last time. I’ve been meaning to take you out for dinner but got tied up with meetings out of town.”

Estrella offered a polite smile. “You’re being too formal, Korey.”

wasn’t keen on attending Korey’s dinner invitation, but since he had come all the

Sandalwood

to track her whereabouts. Soon after, Drew reported back, “Sir, Mr. Erin sought out Ms. Estrella this

clouded over with a mix of emotions. “Where is she now?”

the other end, Drew cautiously continued, “Mr. Korey also approached Ms.

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Chapter 58

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currently and I presume…”

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a spring

the room, “You’re back

with a flick of his wrist. She glanced at him, shrugged off her coat, and hung it

in his pockets, watched her with a frosty demeanor. “Where’ve you been?” Estrella, feeling the weariness in her neck, replied, “Just had dinner with a friend.” Jason’s arm snaked around Estrella’s waist, pulling her close. “What friend? Care to say the

half-bewildered,

playful smirk did little to appease Jason. Holding her chin, he said firmly, “Estrella, if the Dorvold family intends to establish a

you threatening me, Jason?” She hated threats,

brushed his hand away, asking calmly, “So, Jason, you really think I can’t stand up to

tone of the conversation had shifted, and Estrella knew she couldn’t take

lightly.

Estrella?” Jason’s tone

closet and said evenly, “Nobody’s declaring war. Just a reminder: my parents and

fed up, lost her usual composure and snapped, “Enough, Jason! You keep Serene

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