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.”

quiet, with a bottle of red wine and candlesticks adorning the dining table. Holly wore a

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

for a moment longer, then set it down with a resigned chuckle. “After all these years, you still won’t give me an inch,

might fall

never held this against Estrella-all out of respect

didn’t start that fire. If

laughed incredulously. “The evidence points to her. How

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

you over to arque

pleasantries or birthday wishes. He just watched her coolly.

took it as a sign of softening and slipped off her robe, revealing more of her glowing

I just wanted to be with you. I don’t want to live with regrets, Jason.” With that, she knelt on one knee before him

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

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