Chapter 111

Judging by the timeline, they should have encountered each other.

Estrella spotted the soup on his desk with a quick glance. “Looks like I arrived at the perfect moment,” she remarked breezily.

As she said that, she plopped the stack of documents she was carrying onto the desk and

reached for the insulated soup container.

Jason couldn’t let Estrella open that thermos. He grabbed his phone and said, “I’ll have

Drew take it out.”

Estrella said, “No, don’t waste the effort she put in.” As she spoke, she took the insulated thermos and said, “Let me see if I could learn a thing or two.”

Jason watched her, curious to see what trick she might pull as she opened the container. Estrella took her time, savoring the soup Serene had simmered, then looked up at Jason, “You want some?”

Jason smirked. “I’m only interested in your notorious juice.”

Estrella burst into laughter, almost spitting out the mouthful she had just taken.

Once the laughter subsided, she pushed the container aside and set her gaze on Jason. “Go through these papers, will you? If there are no snags, I’ll take them back to the firm.”

She wasn’t upset about bumping into Serene. Jason looked up at her, intrigued. “Hand them over. Let’s have a look.”

Estrella saw right through his gaze, grabbed the documents, and sauntered over, planting herself squarely on his lap. “What are you up to? Some office shenanigans?”

Jason laughed out loud, wrapping his arms around her waist and giving it a playful squeeze. “Like they say, ‘birds of a feather.’ You know me too well.”

into it. “Sign these papers quick. I’ve got a pile of cases back

didn’t you wait up for me last night?” He had been out late, and when he returned. past eleven,

you don’t come home?” It wasn’t the

kneading her neck, easing the tension as he spoke. “Are you keeping tabs on me for

home once a week, but lately, he’d been there almost every night. Estrella nudged him. “Just sign

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Chapter 111

of his body against hers, making her want to curse. She pinched his cheek and said, “Jason, have you no shame? Any time, any place, you’re ready to go.”

“Let’s make up for last night first,

“What kind of place is this? What

are married. What do you think I take you for?” Without waiting for Estrella to respond, Jason added, “If you mind, we can go

lifted her skirt. As Jason went in like that, Estrella took a deep breath. Jason

“I’m working late tonight, an all-nighter.”

Estrella thought. She would never go to Nelson International with a

in pants, Jason would find

dressed and Jason

Estrella said, not keen on public displays of their relationship.

papers and led her out. Estrella pulled her hand

gave her a quick kiss. “We’ll see who dares to be your next.”

someone came out of the office-it was Drew. Estrella relaxed a

pleasantries with Drew, Drew couldn’t help but feel happy for them, realizing why Jason had been in such a good

turned the corner toward the elevator, the office buzzed

such a match.” “Estrella’s got vibes, something Serene just can’t

Serene and Jason anyway?

But it feels like there’s something between

chatter continued as Serene, about to step out of her office, retreated instead, not

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