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.”

door to her apartment, revealing a cozy interior bathed in warm light and quiet, with a bottle of red wine and candlesticks adorning the

she said, closing the door and pouring him a glass.

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 still won’t give me an

might fall

on, “You know I’ve never held this against Estrella-all out of respect for you. I care about you, Jason.”

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

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

against you. It’s my birthday today.”

I didn’t invite you over to arque or to

pleasantries or birthday wishes.

sign of softening

closer. “I’ve waited for you for years. I just wanted to be with you. I don’t want

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

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