30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 256

Since Jason had asked directly, Holly didn’t beat around the bush and stared at Jason as she said. “Jason, are you thinking about remarrying Estrella?”

Jason fixed a cool gaze on her and retorted, “Got a problem with that?”

He was well aware of Holly’s feelings for him and had made his rejection clear. But Holly had insisted that friendship was enough for her. They had known each other for years, so Jason didn’t further push her away.

Jason’s aloof demeanor made Holly frown slightly as she probed further, “Jason, have you forgotten the fire seven years ago? Have you forgotten how Estrella once wanted you dead? Have you forgotten she has a son now?

Jason’s expression darkened as he shot back icily, “Holly, I don’t need you to worry about my affairs or remind me.” He had never liked people meddling in his business or giving unsolicited advice, which was why Holly’s reminder irked him.

Jason was refusing to give her any leeway, so Holly mustered her courage and said, “Jason, did you forget that I have a copy of the evidence you have against Estrella?”

After she said that, Jason fell silent. Over the years, he had given Holly some consideration precisely because she held evidence against Estrella. He didn’t want to stir up this matter again.

After staring at Holly for a long moment, Jason pulled out a cigarette and lighter from his pocket and lit up. Taking a deep drag, he exhaled a thick ring of smoke and asked, “Holly, do you know what you’re saying?”

Although she hadn’t spelled it out, she was threatening him.

Holly watched Jason earnestly, “I know what I’m saying, and, Jason, I’m only reminding you for your own good. Even if I don’t pursue the fire from seven years ago, Estrella has a son. You being with her will just invite ridicule.”

Jason responded indifferently, “That’s my business.”

Holly immediately objected, “I don’t agree.” She continued, “After what Estrella has done, why should she get to have you? Why should you still care for her? Jason, I know I’ll never be with you in this lifetime, but I won’t agree to you being with Estrella, either.”

Though Holly was two years older than Estrella, people had always compared them, with Holly invariably coming up short. Even in matters of the heart, they happened to both fall for the same man, which was quite unfortunate.

Holly couldn’t bear losing the man she had loved for so many years to Estrella. So even if it meant Jason would be upset, she had to speak her mind.

Upon hearing Holly’s disagreement, Jason chuckled, and when he did that, he somehow

Hooked a little bit like Estrella..

After stubbing out his cigarette, Jason asked, “And what grounds do you have to disagree?” He didn’t even let his family dictate his life, so what was Holly to him?

Stung by Jason’s mockery, Holly’s cheeks burned with embarrassment. After a long stare, she said, “I have the evidence of Estrella setting the fire.”

Holly’s declaration brought a sharp edge to Jason’s gaze as he looked at her intently. As their eyes locked, Holly, sensing Jason’s displeasure, said, “Jason, I’m not trying to threaten you, but I simply can’t accept someone who wanted me dead being with the man I love. I promise, as long as you don’t get back with Estrella, this secret will never reach a third party.”

Even if she couldn’t have Jason, she wouldn’t consent to him being with Estrella.

long look, his face lost its mocking smile, and he said coldly, “If you were

instantly, and her gaze

the sake of Estrella, who wanted him dead. Holly hadn’t anticipated that he would

motionless at Jason, unable to discern if this was still the Jason she liked. “Jason, do

if you let this slip, you’ll bear the consequences.”

laugh, Holly challenged, “Jason, are you so sure you can outmaneuver me and the Ledford family, or

it my all,” Jason

words,

when he saw Holly staring at him without saying a word.

knew deep down that they couldn’t avoid this confrontation today. He had extended courtesy to her before, but he wouldn’t be so accommodating

When Jason uttered those harsh words to her, Holly was genuinely shocked. They had nearly thirty years of history

the car, Korey was resting with his eyes closed when his assistant reported cautiously,

had repeatedly warned Holly to stay

Shortly after arriving home, he saw Holly walking in, listless. He instructed the maid without hesitation, “Keep an eye on Holly. She’s not to leave the house without my

flames of her anger. “What gives you the right to lock me up at home? I’m not some pet that

hers. “I told you to stay out of Estrella and Jason’s business. Did

him. “Don’t tell me you’re also itching to play daddy to Estrella’s kid on the cheap. What’s with you guys? What’s so special about her? Is it just because she’s got a silver tongue, or because she

face with a slap. The air in the room turned to ice.

a stunned silence, she touched her cheek and said, “Korey, you hit me? Over some other woman? Do you even know what kind of person Estrella is? Do you have any idea what she did back

slowly relaxed. He hadn’t meant to hit Holly, but her

His words only twisted Holly’s features in confusion, but she quickly regained her composure. “Do you

off as Korey summoned the servants. “Take Miss Holly back

to speak, Korey added firmly, “Not

understood. “Miss, please, just go back to your room,” they said, circling around Holly.

why do you get to do this to me? Why hit me? You think this will win Estrella over? If you’re

conversation with Estrella and ended up with her, Holly wouldn’t have minded if he became a stepfather. She wouldn’t have cared if he lost in this marriage. She would have been even willing to foot the bill for his wedding

all these years, he had only harbored a secret crush,

at the Dorvold

left, Estrella lulled Isaac to sleep with a bedtime story. Kissing Isaac’s forehead, Estrella was about to rest when her bedroom door suddenly opened. Autumn peeked in, waving Estrella out. “Honey, come here a minute. I got something

a mysterious aura, Autumn beckoned Estrella out.

father for Isaac, right? These are some candidates I’ve found for you. Take

Estrella sighed.

in front of her, introducing each one. “This one’s a doctor, your age, from a decent family. Ambitious, with a promising career. A

one’s a lawyer, just like you. You’d have

scientist in the military,

merits of each man, it seemed like they were all perfect for Estrella, all

her temples. “Mom, I’m swamped with cases, and the Glimmering Lake matter is still open. I’m

important, but so is life and Isaac’s physical