Chapter 154

Estrella clicked the recorder, and Piper’s voice emerged, “Ms. Estrella, right? Take a seat, please.”

Estrella had visited Piper while gathering evidence of Nick’s domestic abuse against Lexi, but Piper hadn’t provided anything useful for the case, so Estrella didn’t present it in court. “So, Piper, were you aware that Nick was married?” Estrella inquired.

Through the recorder, Piper’s voice chuckled, “Of course.” She continued, “I met Nick at the gym this past April. He made the first move. Guys hitting on me? Happens all the time.” “Let’s cut to the chase, Ms. Estrella. We’re both women here, successful in our careers. “I’m a divorced single lady who always prioritized work, so dating took a backseat. But you know, a woman, especially at my age, has needs and stress to release.

“When Nick came along, I figured, why not? He’s easy on the eyes, fit, skilled, and not some male prostitutes from a club seemed safer by comparison. Whenever I had the time or the urge, I’d meet up with him.

“His family? It never crossed my mind to wreck his home. Never pried into his marriage. He brought it up on his own.

“Guys need excuses for their infidelities, right? know he wanted cash from me. I’m not hurting for money, so whenever he’d beat around the bush about being broke, I’d toss him a bit.

“If you’re digging for dirt on his wife, I’m clueless. And I’m not foolish enough to probe into his personal life. All I know is he mentioned his wife couldn’t conceive.

“As for the assault and murder charges you’ve got against him, obviously he would me. He still wanted to look good in my eyes.”

At this point, Estrella asked, “Given the aspects of Nick you’re pleased with, have yo thought about marrying him?”

pit. I’ve money, men, and freedom of time and energy.

were to marry, it wouldn’t be with someone like him. To put it bluntly, he’s only good enough

any male prostitutes. Why wouldn’t I

car of mine, but that’s just for temporary use. I wouldn’t give away something worth millions just like that. I may have money, but it wasn’t easily earned.

but my businesses have flourished. I’ve already arranged a surrogate abroad. My twins just turned one. I visit when

no husband? That’s a woman’s

Estrella realized she was a woman with a story, likely wounded by her past marriage and now solely focused on

Estrella

with Nick might be morally questionable, but Estrella couldn’t help but admire her candidness. After

he realized she saw him merely as a human shaped dildo, and a cheaper one at that. His hands clenched into fists, veins throbbing on the back

of affection, believing in the image he’d cultivated. But now, he just realized she only saw him as a joke. Nick recalled every time Piper gave him money, they’d

her payment for his services. He had pushed Lex down the stairs for Piper, naively hoping to secure a future with this wealthy

even carry-h own babies wouldn’t have room in her heart for a man.

bulging at hi temples. Piper had no feelings for him and

his anger close to boiling over.

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