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.”

interior bathed in warm light and quiet, with a bottle of red wine and candlesticks adorning the dining table. Holly wore a black lace nightgown

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

longer, then set it down with a resigned chuckle. “After all these years,

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

held this against Estrella-all out of respect for you.

table, his expression unchanged. “Holly, Estrella didn’t start that fire. If you

points to her. How could it not be?”

shifted gears, against you. It’s my birthday

you over to arque or

with pleasantries or birthday

Jason didn’t bring up the fire again, Holly took it as a sign of softening and slipped off her robe, revealing more of her glowing

want to live with regrets, Jason.” With that, she knelt on one

work with me, Holly? That I’d fall for anyone who

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