30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 156

Bryce was relentless in his efforts to persuade Estrella to get a divorce, and even Jesse was moved by his dedication. She played Bryce a recording she’d made, “Bryce, I’ve got the recording all set. Once Estrella gets back, we’ll just play it for Jason, so she doesn’t have to come up with an excuse to dump him.”

When Bryce saw that Jesse had made a recording, he lunged to snatch the phone away.

Each time Jason knocked him down a peg, Bryce would simmer down for a bit, but as soon as he recovered, he’d be back at it, egging Estrella on to cut ties. For over two years, not a single day did Bryce relent from this self-appointed mission.

Estrella, watching Jesse and Bryce chase each other around her, instinctively shielded her belly, fearing they might bump into her.

“Estrella, you better get Jesse to delete that recording quick,” Bryce pleaded with Estrella, unable to snatch Jesse’s phone. “If Jason hears that, he’s gonna skin me alive.”

With one hand in her pocket and the other gently resting on her belly, Estrella said, “So, are we still on for the sting operation or not?”

“Absolutely.” Bryce’s voice shot up an octave, as he was here specifically for that purpose. Then he added, “Estrella, you feeling okay? You’ve been guarding your belly this whole time.”

Estrella dropped her hand, “Just cramps.”

Bryce, uncertain, asked, “Is it that time of the month?”

Estrella pushed Bryce’s head playfully and then the trio headed into the karaoke bar. If it weren’t for Bryce dragging her out, Estrella would have been home sleeping by now.

They entered the private room to find an assortment of trendy and attractive guys lounging on the sofas, with a bevy of gorgeous girls of all types standing before them. The guys were picking out their favorites.

With her hands tucked into the pockets of her cozy brown cardigan, Estrella casually remarked, “Bryce, I had no idea you were such a player.” Was she here to catch him, or to catch Jason?

At Estrella’s words, Bryce lost his cool and started hurling shoes at the guys on the sofa, “Go to hell! Who told you to invite escorts? Didn’t I say someone important was coming? Are you doing this on purpose?”

After chewing the guys out, Bryce sternly ushered the girls out.

The guy in the center threw Bryce’s shoe back to him, “You never said that someone was a lady,”

shoes back on and opened all the vents and air conditioning in the room,

couldn’t stand the smell of Estrella, so wherever

introduced Estrella and Jesse to everyone, “This is Estrella, the most important person I talked about, and Jesse, the young miss from the Manning family.” He didn’t mention that Estrella was his

guys greeted them, “Hi Ella, hi Jesse.”

you take good care

they assured.

word, the guys who had earlier been acting high and mighty, ready to select their girls, quickly turned into sycophants, ready to entertain

he’d reassure her,

untoward happened, he enthusiastically sent in a flock of ladies, certain Jason couldn’t resist.

watched Bryce, amused, wondering how Jason would

to endure, and arranged for a group of men to give

all the ladies

furrowed in frustration. Why weren’t

grim, Estrella gave him a ‘you deal with this’ look and headed to

the end of the hallway. Instinctively quickening her pace, Estrella followed, but by the time she got there, the figure had vanished. Gazing

Estrella’s thoughts lingered on

called from behind her as she pondered.

turned to see a young man in a suit, looking at her excitedly. “Yes, I’m Estrella,” she replied, wiping

the man introduced himself, “I attended Ravenwood College too, a couple of years ahead of you in the Law program. We

the young man, her memory

were like an idol to

she

“Chess,” he replied.

this, Estrella realized what Jason had been up to. He, too, was a member of the chess club at Ravenwood College, as was Serene. No wonder Bryce had mentioned they were together. It must

a seat. We’ve got a bunch of big

the door open, and announced to the room, “Guess who

gaze turned

“Estrella!”