Chapter 192

Before Estrella could even utter a word, the clerk, obviously impatient, snapped, “Don’t you know about these stuff? Get your divorce finalized before you come back here.” With that, they briskly summoned the next person, “Next.”

Gripping the documents that had been dismissively returned to her, Estrella could feel her temperature rising.

Three years, and Jason still hadn’t sorted it out? He hadn’t mentioned a thing when she bumped into him yesterday. He didn’t say anything about the paperwork being incomplete.

Clutching the papers, Estrella stormed out of the city hall, fuming over Jason’s apparent lax approach to handling their divorce. So, she hopped into her car and drove straight to Nelson International.

Jason had just returned to the office from a meeting when he noticed a sleek white BMW parked outside the company entrance. Although he couldn’t see who was inside, his curiosity was instantly piqued..

Drew, trailing behind Jason, frowned at the sight of the BMW blocking the entrance. Then, his eyes widened in recognition, “Mr. Jason, looks like that’s Ms. Estrella’s ride.”

Estrella had only just returned to town, but after Jason had mentioned her that morning, Drew had made a point of digging up everything he could about her – where she lived, what she drove, and what she was up to all crystal clear.

Jason nodded, “You head up, Drew. Take the lead on the next meeting.”

“Sure thing, Mr. Jason,” Drew replied, before heading inside.

In the car, Estrella was about to hand over her keys to the valet when someone rapp sharply on her window. She turned to see Jason, bending down to peer in. She rolled down the window without a word.

here for me?” Jason

We need to talk,” Estrella

the passenger seat, and Estrella drove off, pulling

out. Once parked,

up the past was the last thing she wanted. However, his failure to finalize their divorce was complicating both her career and

calm, “Haven’t had the time.”

but laugh bitterly, “No

town hall. As long as Jason signed the documents, they

Estrella challenged him, “Do you really think I’m that naive, Jason? And for such an opportunity staring you in the face would you not drop

His temper flared, “Since when is divorce something to celebrate?” He

frustrated and not wanting to rake up old grievances – after all, it had been three years – took a deep breath to calm herself. “Let’s cut

so saac’s documents had to be in order. Otherwise, it would

out a cigarette and lighter from his pocket, lit up and exhaled a perfect smoke ring. “Estrella, like I said before, forget

After all, he wasn’t entirely blameless for her departure. The more she pushed for the divorce, the more he resisted. They had been apart for three years, but the thought of splitting up for good hadn’t crossed his mind. They had known each other for too long, and he believed there was nothing they couldn’t talk through or

“Fine. But I’m taking this to cour it’s a sure thing.” After all, they had been separated for over two years, and

extra year, just in case the court didn’t count the time Jaso had looked for her, ensuring their time apart exceeded

cigarette beneath his shoe and challenged her, “Go ahead and sue. But

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