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.”

an hour later, Holly swung open the door to her apartment, revealing a cozy interior bathed in warm light and quiet, with a bottle of red

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

Holly held it out for a moment longer, then set it down with a resigned chuckle. “After all these years, you still won’t

she might fall back into your arms. Charm me, and I’ll give you the evidence. Isn’t

could reply, Holly pressed on, “You know I’ve never held this against Estrella-all out

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

laughed incredulously. “The evidence points to her. How could

she shifted gears, against you. It’s my birthday

invite you over to arque

birthday wishes. He just watched her

the fire again, Holly took it as a sign of softening and

I don’t want to live with

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

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