Chapter 274

In the backseat of his sleek Maybach, Jason gripped the steering wheel with both hands, having just left the Dorvold residence not long ago. His phone, resting on the passenger seat, buzzed with an incoming call.

The caller ID flashed Holly’s name, causing Jason’s expression to darken for a moment. But with his mind swirling with thoughts about Estrella’s fruitless doctor’s visit earlier that day, he reluctantly answered.

“Jason, let’s meet up, Holly’s voice came through, clear and insistent..

He hesitated before responding, prompting Holly to press on. “We need to talk about that fire seven years ago. I figure even if you could bury me, you wouldn’t want everything to go down in flames, especially not with Estrella caught in the crossfire.”

Then she added, “I can hand over all the evidence to you.”

Jason’s voice was flat as he agreed, “Fine.”

“Come to my place. I’ll text you the address.”

cozy interior bathed in warm light and quiet, with a bottle of red wine and candlesticks adorning

for a drink?” she said, closing the door and pouring

down with a resigned chuckle. “After all these years, you

charmed. Charm Estrella, and she might fall back

Jason could reply, Holly pressed on, “You know I’ve never held this against Estrella-all out of respect for you.

his expression unchanged. “Holly, Estrella didn’t start that fire. If you truly want to clear things choose to cooperate.”

incredulously. “The evidence points to her. How could

pause, she shifted gears, against you. It’s

you over to arque or to use Estrella

pleasantries or birthday wishes. He just watched her

their eyes met and Jason didn’t bring up the fire again, Holly took it as a sign of softening and slipped

want to live

icy. “What makes you think this will work with me,

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