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Jason’s casual coolness broke through the awkward tension as he said, “I’ve seen Estrella at her best and her worst, so no need to sweat it on her behalf, Logan.”

Logan lifted his gaze, perplexed by what Jason had just said. What was he getting at? Could it be that Jason and Estrella had crossed a professional line? That sort of scandal had never touched their firm before.

Sure, Logan could handle a proper romance, but if Estrella was cozying up to Jason just to secure the Nelson International legal account, that was a whole other can of worms. he’d rather not open.

While such unethical conduct might fly in other firms, it was a no-go at Justice Guardians LLP. That kind of behavior would not only tarnish their reputation, it could also cast a shadow over their work’s integrity.

As Logan stood there, a portrait of confusion and discomfort, Jason casually wiped the drool from Estrella’s mouth and nonchalantly stated, “Ms. Estrella is my wife.”

__”What?” Logan’s glasses nearly slid off his nose in shock. “Mr. Jason, you’re saying…?”

He trailed off, too embarrassed to finish his sentence, half convinced he was hearing things. Jason reiterated firmly, “Ms. Estrella is my wife. We’ve been married for over two years. So Logan, no need for embarrassment on her part, and you can put any unsavory

rumors to rest.”

Jason knew Logan’s integrity wouldn’t allow for any exploitation of employees. That was why he had been comfortable with Estrella working at Justice Guardians LLP. Otherwise, he would have pulled her from the firm ages ago.

Logan’s jaw might as well have hit the floor when Jason reaffirmed his marital status. Staring at the couple in disbelief, Logan finally managed to say, “So Mr. Jason, you and Estrella are married. No wonder she’s got such… uh…”

Catching himself before saying anything inappropriate, Logan quickly changed tack, “I apologize for any assumptions, Mr. Jason. I didn’t mean any offense. It’s just that…”

should proceed as

relationship under wraps, and Jason understood why. Flaunting her status as Mrs. Nelson could cloud her judgment and shield her from the raw realities of

rest assured, we run a tight ship here at the firm,” Logan said with a sheepish grin. “We didn’t press Estrella on personal

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fact that Estrella had just graduated when she came on board, Logan realized they had verified her resume but hadn’t thought to check her marital status. Now,

Jason was about to wake Estrella up, she stirred and opened her eyes on her own. Spotting Logan by the window, she

at the firm’s building, Estrella guessed the gist of the conversation. She yawned and said, “Guess I’ll head back up to the

acknowledged her departure with

Jason, Logan and Estrella headed back to the office together. Inside the elevator, Logan was tempted to ask Estrella why she hadn’t mentioned her relationship with Jason but decided against it,

pride. Having Mrs. Nelson choose to work at Justice Guardians LLP was quite a feather in their cap. It wasn’t some

doing a great job,” Logan advised her as they reached the office. “You’re bound

slightly puzzled but without pressing further.

only leaving when Jesse called to say she

their dinner spot, Bryce was already there, teasing Estrella for neglecting them due

mark on her neck, Jesse’s gaze froze on her. Jesse’s expression turned serious as she asked, “Estrella, has something sparked between

Bryce also looked at

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