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.”

her apartment, revealing a cozy interior bathed in warm light and quiet, with a bottle of red wine and candlesticks adorning the dining table. Holly wore a black

Join me for a drink?” she said, closing the

reach for the glass. Holly held it out for a moment longer, then set it down with a resigned chuckle. “After all these years, you

a woman needs to be charmed. Charm Estrella, and she might fall back into your arms. Charm

held this against Estrella-all out of respect for

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

Estrella?” Holly laughed incredulously. “The evidence points to her.

gears, against you. It’s my birthday today.”

invite you over to arque or

bother with pleasantries or birthday wishes.

as a sign of softening and slipped off her robe, revealing more of her glowing skin against the black nightgown. Still, Jason remained

closer. “I’ve waited for you for years. I just wanted to be with you. I don’t want to live with regrets, Jason.” With that, she knelt

hand away, his gaze icy. “What makes you think this will work with me, Holly? That I’d fall for

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