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.”

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

arms, spinning her to face him as she straddled his lap. “Why didn’t you wait up for me last night?” He had been out

all night when you don’t come home?” It

tension as he spoke.

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

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Chapter 111

Estrella felt the familiar stir of his body against hers, making her want to curse. She pinched his cheek and said, “Jason,

make up for last night first, then

asked, “What kind of place is this? What do

do you think I take you for?” Without waiting for

a deep breath. Jason kissed her and said, “Bear with it. We’ll make it up later tonight when we get

working late tonight,

Estrella thought. She would never go to Nelson

Jason

Jason’s antics finally subsided, Estrella straightened her clothes, but couldn’t shake off the feeling of a clandestine rendezvous. After she got dressed and Jason finished signing

drove here,” Estrella said, not keen on public

Estrella pulled her hand back. “I’m still on

her a quick kiss. “We’ll see who dares to

Estrella relaxed a bit and stepped on Jason’s foot, warning him to behave.

happy for them, realizing why Jason had been in such a good mood lately.

the corner toward

looks different today, but man, she’s gorgeous. She and Jason are such a match.” “Estrella’s got vibes, something Serene just can’t compete

and Jason

like there’s something between Jason and

to step out of her office, retreated instead,

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