Chapter 125

After Jason finished his apology, Estrella didn’t respond for a long time. When Jason looked down, he saw that she had already nestled into his arms and fallen asleep.

Typical Estrella…

When it came to being carefree, Estrella was second to none.

The next morning, they woke up as if nothing had happened the night before. Estrella hadn’t been haunted by memories from years ago, nor had Jason.

Jason stood by the closet and saw Estrella emerge from the bathroom. “Come help me with my tie, will you?”

“Do I get a tip?” Estrella teased.

Jason reached out and pulled her close. “Sure you do.”

Estrella, now snugly in his embrace, looked up at him, her eyes catching the fervent gaze in his. A lazy smile played on her lips as she started to work on his tie.

Six years ago, not long after Jason had joined the company, Estrella had learned to tie a tie just for him. But they’d fallen out soon after, so her skills were a bit rusty now.

Estrella focused on the tie. The ring on her left ring finger glittered, but she paid it no mind. After a bit of fumbling, the knot was finally perfect. She straightened Jason’s collar. “There you go, boss. Ready to go make that money.”

Jason pinched her chin and leaned down to kiss her. Estrella tensed slightly. “That’s the tip? Jason, you’ve got no shame.”

“You good? Consider

proceeded without incident. After finishing her work, Estrella would hang out

sat down for dinner, Jesse was conspicuously glum, stirring her juice absentmindedly, a

all over your face.

her hair, struggling to find

Estrella had dealt with Melinda and Damita, they had been much more subdued. Although they still threw occasional shade her way, their antics were nothing compared to before. Plus,

heart, chimed in, “Jesse, what’s up?

it? Aren’t we

sighed deeply. “My dad… he’s arranged a marriage for me. He wants me to settle down.”

“You both know me well. I’ve never even thought about this

family’s wealth, Jesse had grown up in a less than ideal environment. After a certain incident in middle school, Jesse’s perspective on life diverged from the norm. It was understandable that she wasn’t interested in marriage

He’s probably using you for some deal. Don’t let them use you as a pawn.” He then pointed out, “As to whether marriage is good or

Estrella and Jesse turned to him. “Bryce, you’re unusually perceptive today.”

to use me to curry favor. And

before she passed. They were a significant amount, even more than what her father Tori held in the company.

up, Jesse added, “Besides, if Damita is okay with this match, it means the guy isn’t good. Otherwise, she’d have him marry

was not naive. She and Estrella had always suspected Damita was the mastermind behind the incident nine years ago. Jesse doubted she’d be alive today if not for her grandparents and her control over the

this situation, don’t bother with their plans. What do

“Jesse, we can marry and settle down, but it has to be with someone we truly love, someone who’s worth it. Ignore

happiness in marriage. Estrella didn’t want Jesse to end up in a similar situation like her where marriage

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