Chapter 241

Estrella’s hand shot up to cover his mouth, and with an unexpected shove, she pushed him

Give him a chance? Hadn’t she given him enough already? Where had he been when it mattered?

“Let’s get one thing straight, I’m not entertaining the thought of getting back together,” Estrella declared, standing up to nonchalantly slip into her coat. “As for the fire, I’ll keep digging until I hit the truth.” It was so ironic. She had never expected she would become the suspect.

The evidence in Jason’s possession was likely mirrored by what Holly had. So, even if she hadn’t struck a deal with Serene this time, the proverbial storm was bound to break sooner or later. The silver lining? Estrella held the reins, allowing her to investigate first.

Jason, seeing Estrella dressing up, grabbed her arm, “Where do you think you’re going in the dead of night?”

Estrella laughed helplessly, “Home, of course.”

At her response, Jason pulled her into his arms with a bit more force, “Still mad? You’re not planning on giving me even a sliver of a chance?”

Estrella looked up at him, “Jason, don’t-”

Her words were cut short as Jason leaned in and captured her lips in a sudden kiss. As her lips were seized unexpectedly, Estrella was about to erupt in anger when Jason clasped her wrists and pried her lips apart, slipping his tender tongue into her mouth.

“Mmm…” With her hands held aloft by Jason, Estrella let out a muffled moan. It was a moan laden with unintended intimacy.

if he were engage some profound act of gravity. His

and tongues entwined, Estrella’s struggles weakened, her clenched fists gradually relaxed and lost their strength. At this

moving from her waist to her chest, prompted Estrella to open her eyes. She pushed his hand away and then pushed him back a bit,

a picture of wounded innocence, “You really

disheveled clothing, “I’m heading back. I’ll contact you if I find any leads.”

discuss other matters, the fire was a topic they couldn’t ignore, especially since he was

“And who’ll take care of me if you

force yourself

ever attempted such a thing? If he truly wanted to force her, she wouldn’t have had a chance to push him away.

expression, Jason pleaded, “Estrella, I really do feel unwell. Stay with me for a bit.”

“Your discomfort isn’t something I can remedy. I’m not

different tactic, “Kissing you seems

he was just not satiated, feeling ill

shoe at him. Three years had passed, and

the moment, Jason wrapped his arms around her waist and rested his chin on her shoulder. It had been his favorite since her middle

were more of sorrow than

asked, “How long are

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