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.”

light and quiet, with a bottle of red wine and

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

held it out for a moment longer, then set it down

Charm Estrella, and she might fall back into your arms. Charm me, and I’ll give

know I’ve never held this against Estrella-all out of respect for you. I care about

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

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

she shifted gears, against you. It’s my

I didn’t invite you over to

or birthday

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

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

this will work with me, Holly? That I’d

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