30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 71

Even though Jason was angry, Estrella was still pleased that he managed to find her. She tried to lighten the mood with a cheeky kiss, but Jason’s expression darkened. Despite himself, he felt a wave of relief wash over him.

Shoving her back gently, he grumbled, “Keep your hands to yourself. We’re in the car.”

Estrella dialed it back, looking earnestly at him “Look, you’re steamed right now. Let’s cool off for a couple days, then talk it out.”

Jason remained stoically silent. He knew himself too well, just as he knew Estrella. Her charm was his kryptonite, but the thought of her nearly being cornered today-that she could have been seriously hurt-sent chills down his spine.

Even though she had managed to knock down that sleazebag Richie before he arrived, he couldn’t shake the fear. If he hadn’t shown up, the outcome on someone else’s turf could. have been much different.

Half an hour later, the two arrived home, and Jason’s expression remained gloomy.

Estrella, ever the optimist, tried to break the ice. “Still holding a grudge? Let’s put this behind us. Maybe I should get a few bodyguards for my commute?”

Jason didn’t snap at her. Instead, he said, “Get some rest. I need to step out for a bit. I’ll be back later.”

This whole debacle wasn’t Estrella’s fault. She had acted with integrity. The blame lay squarely with Richie.

Estrella caught his arm. “Where are you headed?”

He peeled her hand off. “Don’t wait up.” Without waiting for her approval, he exited the

bedroom.

these years. And today’s

his.

Estrella grabbed her phone and checked in with Drew about Jason’s whereabouts. Drew assured her he was tied up with work, though she had her doubts. Accepting it for now, she retreated to the bathroom

a sudden pounding at the door

me, Estrella,” came Thomas’ voice from the other

door to find Thomas in a

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talk some sense into Jason. If

to end

up dead.”

“Richie?”

nouveau riche idiot,” Thomas fumed. “Drew said it

Estrella needed to hear. She picked up the pace, following Thomas out the door. If Jason got blood

gripping the steering

filled him in on her confrontation with Richie. Thomas raged about the man’s audacity, not having done his homework before targeting her. “No wonder Jason’s

reached an abandoned

in there.”

unbuckled and made for the warehouse. Inside, Bryce, Grayson, Taylor, Drew, and some other guys were gathered. It was clear they’d tried to intervene,

hitting Richie. The robust Richie, who had been fine in the evening at the villa, was already badly beaten

one can get through to him,” Bryce

he had lied to her over the phone, claiming Jason was preoccupied with