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?”

He just wanted Estrella to feel valued, to have a better life. His thoughts drifted

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

listening to his mother’s explosive tone, said, “I had a business engagement.

home late.”

a sardonic laugh, “Your wife’s almost getting snatched away, and you still have

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

end, Jason’s voice grew stern,

encounter with Korey, “We ran into Korey at the department store, and he invited

could finish, Jason cut in, “Mom,

caught up in the glitz and glamour. Come home early.” Kristin advised. Jason hung up, irked by

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

Jason,” Drew replied without hesitation, though internally he was puzzled by the sudden change in Jason’s mood. It had to be related

with Jason for years and knew that despite Jason’s aloof demeanor, he was always quick

as Jason entered the house with a cold expression, he found Estrella

Jason, arguing that a woman shouldn’t be too

with a hint of sarcasm, queried Kristin, “Estrella’s

“What, you rushed

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