Chapter 107

Korey’s words nearly sent Kristin into a fit of rage that could’ve flipped the dinner table

over.

“That no-good son of a gun,” she fumed to herself. Such brazen audacity right under her nose! No doubt he had been scheming to woo Estrella behind the Nelsons’ backs. He must’ve been hell-bent on poaching her.

Despite the storm brewing inside of her, Kristin managed to quell her fury and said with a feigned smile, “Fine, I’ll keep an eye out for you!”

She’s definitely gonna find a girl to give him a run for his money.

Estrella, at the side, rubbed her temples as she watched the silent battle between Kristin and Korey. By the time the rather unpleasant dinner ended around 8:30 PM, Estrella finally breathed a sigh of relief. The charade was over for the day.

In the backseat of the car, Kristin glared at the taillights of the vehicle ahead and said irritably, “Estrella, Korey’s up to no good. You need to keep your distance from him.”

Estrella replied with a touch of exasperation, “Korey’s just messing with you. He doesn’t have those kinds of intentions. He only did that to rile up Jason after seeing us argue.”

Kristin wasn’t buying it. “That’s what he told you, right? You’re still too naive, Estrella. You don’t understand men. He’s playing reverse psychology to lower your guard so he can get close to you. That’s a classic move. Don’t fall for it.”

“Okay, I got it,” Estrella conceded.

Kristin had spoken, and what more could she say? Besides, any objection would only lead to a night of endless nagging.

In the leading vehicle, Blake turned to Korey with a puzzled look. “Korey, you’re not known for stirring the pot like this. Why’d you go head-to-head with Ms, Kristin today?”

shows interest.” He just wanted Estrella to feel valued, to have a better life. His thoughts drifted to Holly, and his expression turned solemn, reflecting the weight on

called Jason upon noticing his absence, “Jason, why aren’t you home yet? Do you

tone, said, “I had a business engagement. I’ll be

home late.”

snatched away, and you still have

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rallied Estrella to catch cheaters red-handed. Today, she

Jason’s voice grew stern, “What happened?”

store, and he invited Estrella

she could finish, Jason cut in,

Come home early.” Kristin advised. Jason hung up, irked by the implication

call, Jason looked at Drew, “Forget the other appointment. Head back to Sandalwood Oasis.”

puzzled by the sudden change in Jason’s mood. It had to be related

that despite Jason’s aloof demeanor, he

the house with a cold expression, he found Estrella chatting with

calling Jason, arguing that a woman shouldn’t be too sensible and must keep her man on his toes.

hint of sarcasm, queried Kristin,

playfully hurled a cushion at him, she retorted, “What, you rushed back to catch me

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