30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 62

Drew continued, “Mr. Jason turned it down. He said that Dorvold Group had been prepping for this project for ages and that they’re a better fit. Plus, he’s made it clear to them that if Dorvold Group ever needs a hand during the later stages of the project, Nelson

International will be all in to assist.”

Jason knew Cole had his eye on the Digital Springs project, so he had stayed out of the picture from the get-go. Otherwise, all the drama that followed would’ve been non-existent, and Nelson International would’ve snagged the project from the start.

After Drew wrapped up, Estrella offered a wry smile and kept mum. Jason had turned down an invite from the top brass, which took her by surprise.

Drew struck while the iron was hot, “Ms. Estrella, he really values you. There’s so much going on behind the scenes that you’re not aware of.”

Estrella chuckled at Drew’s constant championing for Jason, “Drew, you’re so dedicated. I’m almost tempted to poach you for the Dorvold Group.”

Drew chuckled back, “Ms. Estrella, you are just humoring me.”

Estrella’s personality was a hit. Drew adored it, and so did all of Jason’s friends. If it hadn’t been for that fateful incident three years ago, they might have been blissfully happy by now, with their children toddling around and calling out “mommy” and “daddy”.

Half an hour later, Estrella arrived at Nelson International and was promptly led to an available office. The desk was piled with documents and reports, along with a stack of expense reimbursement forms.

When Estrella looked puzzled and confused, the secretary explained, “Ms. Estrella, Mr. Jason insists that you personally review and sign off on these applications, contracts, and expense forms. He’s worried about oversights otherwise.”

Estrella blurted out, “Don’t you guys have an admin department? What about legal?”

The secretary meekly replied, “Admin and legal have already signed off. Mr. Jason said it’s not good to go until you’ve had a look too.”

Estrella couldn’t help but probe, “Did your previous legal team handle these things? Even the approval of expense reimbursement forms?”

The secretary squirmed a bit, “Supposedly, yes

Contract paperwork fell within Estrella’s purview, but expense reports and application forms? This had Jason’s fingerprints all over it, as if she had time to deal with Korey’s

mess.

her bag aside, “Jason sure

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have taken cases related to Korey. She already had enough

started to work, the secretary offered in a soft voice, “Ms. Estrella, let

sooner had the secretary spoken than a young man arrived bearing coffee and a fruit. tart, ensuring that Estrella could work

“You can’t bite the hand that feeds you.” Having signed the contract, and considering the firm’s reputation, Estrella couldn’t well argue with Jason, so she got

signing off on office supplies and even a janitor’s mop and bucket was too much. Did Jason really think. she had nothing better to

barged into his office, finding him at his desk,

about being stiffed by her the night before, and asked

expense reports in front of him, “Mr. Jason, don’t you think I’m

“You’re indeed

away with just the foreplay and

Estrella couldn’t help but laugh, “Still upset, huh? Didn’t

dismissed her,

him admit it, Estrella perched on the arm of his chair, she mentioned the project he’d turned down. “If you’d told me sooner, Lwouldn’t have shortchanged you. I’d have gone the whole nine yards with you instead.”

wouldn’t fall for that. Swatting her hand off his shoulder, he said coolly, “Hands off.”

teased him further, “Really that mad, huh? How about I make it up

he retorted, “Estrella, all you’ve got is that mouth of yours.”

his touch the night before, and now she was just betting he wouldn’t dare make a move

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Estrella, still perched on his chair arm, said, “You make me sign off on a mop purchase? Really, Jason, if you’re so keen to keep me around just for Nelson International, your retainer’s going

work, Jason finally looked her way, “All day it’s divorce cases and neighborhood squabbles. Is that really what you want, Estrella?” If it weren’t for the Nelson International gig, she wouldn’t have