Chapter 90
Estrella turned to face Logan with a playful smirk. “Logan, if I took orders from his secretary, I’d be stepping on toes on your behalf.”
Logan was utterly flabbergasted.
Not far off, Jason cast a cool, indifferent glance in her direction. It was clear to him now. In public, Estrella could deny their connection more convincingly than he ever could.
“Logan, you’ve got quite the dream team building here. These young guns and roses, not only are they sharp as tacks but also easy on the eyes.”
“Justice Guardians LLP snagging Mr. Jason’s legal affairs? You guys are soaring high.”
“Gentlemen, we at Justice Guardians LLP are all about serving you fine folks.”
Estrella had been knocking cases out of the park lately, and just recently, Logan had passed Ryan’s high-profile case her way.
As the drinks circulated and the crowd learned that Estrella was Ryan’s lawyer, the
conversation grew even livelier.
“Ms. Estrella, so young and stunning-you must still be on the market, right?” Estrella’s youth and beauty were the talk of the table, leading to the inevitable inquiry.
As the man’s words hung in the air, Jason gave her a sidelong glance, noticing how Estrella hadn’t really looked at him all evening, as if she truly didn’t know him.
Hearing the question, Estrella flashed a confident smile. “Keith, if you know any eligible bachelors, I guess I’m still available.”
Grayson, also present at the dinner, nearly choked on his drink at her response. Clearing his throat, he glanced over at Jason, whose expression visibly darkened.
Serene tensed up and then turned to Jason. Noticing his sour mood, Serene ladled some soup into a bowl for him. “Jason, you’ve had a bit to drink. Have some soup to settle your stomach.”
Keith, amused by Serene’s attentiveness, chimed in. “Mr. Jason’s secretary is quite the heart-warmer. I was thinking, with Ms. Estrella’s talent and looks, she’d make a striking match with Mr. Jason-seems like that line might not be tied after all.”
Estrella didn’t even glance their
expression darkened even further at her words. Estrella had been delivering these subtle jabs
the situation amusing; it was clear that Jason had
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night before.
Logan tried to smooth things over. “Arden, Estrella, Drew, let’s not forget Mr. Jason is the bread and butter of Justice Guardians LLP. Let’s raise a toast
noticed. Worrying
client, Estrella had no reason to refuse
group approached, Estrella stood unassumingly at the back,
Justice Guardians LLP. We’ll do our utmost for Nelson
that Jason rarely attended such gatherings. With his attendance,
charm; ever since joining the firm,
Jason noticed Estrella lagging behind the group and turned to Drew, “Drew,
Η
had said he was out of her league, so he decided to give her due honor and see how she would
be
got
stood up, offering her seat.
spot.”
Jason, who quirked an eyebrow and smoothly pulled the chair Serene had vacated a
in charge of the legal affairs for Nelson International. Have a good talk with Mr.
promptly cleared the way for her. He had given Estrella a ride home last time, and he knew very well about her
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she pulled the chair back
that, Logan and the others toasted with Jason, who graciously
each time.
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