Chapter 257

Jason’s voice was sharp with irritation, Estrella cringed under its weight.

She had lied simply to avoid Jason’s temper tantrum, not wanting to make a scene. Yet, here he was, well-informed of her whereabouts.

Clearing her throat, Estrella was about to speak when Jason cut in with a frosty tone, “Estrella, if you don’t want me to turn the tables upstairs and want to save dignity for everyone, you’ve got two minutes to get down here.”

Estrella’s face soured. Why, she thought indignantly, should he have any say over her actions? They had already signed the divorce papers; he had no hold over her anymore.

Then she glanced at the man sitting across from her, who looked honest and reliable but not her type, so she used Jason’s call as an excuse to apologize to her date and slip out of the diner after hastily paying the bill.

Soon, she was in the open-air parking lot, Jason’s car already waiting. The anger was palpable even through the open car window.

Squinting at him, Estrella wondered what right he had to be upset with her. Their eyes locked, and Jason’s glare was practically lethal

door slammed shut, and with a stony face, Jason drove off. Neither spoke. In battles like these, the first to

into the elevator. Once they reached his duplex penthouse, he pushed her inside. Stumbling, Estrella turned and threw her purse at him in frustration, “What

purse hit him and fell to the floor, where he casually kicked it

yourself, Estrella. What were you doing just now?” Jason demanded with an air of righteous

for a father for Isaac is interfering with you now?”

He had been less enraged when he thought she still showed some consideration by lying. Now, her casual admission made him want

and Estrella retorted, “I’ve explained myself. Now, I’ll go back

couldn’t swallow his pride and grabbed her arm. “Do think you can leave without my permission?”

possibly

like a punch to the gut, leaving him seething with both anger and resentment. Just a few days ago, he’d been threatening Holly not to do anything foolish, vowing to make her pay with her life if she dared.

After all, we’re both unattached. And it’s only a matter

about the situation, leaving Jason speechless. He silently drifted towards the large window, lighting up a cigarette for

it off, believing she was trying to rile him up. Or perhaps she was offering him an opportunity,

that Estrella

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