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,

Jason. Join me for a drink?” she said, closing the door and pouring

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

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

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

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

laughed incredulously. “The evidence points to

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

you over to arque

with pleasantries or birthday wishes. He

sign of softening and slipped off her

you for years. 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 and gently took

think this will work with me, Holly? That I’d fall for anyone who undresses in front of me?

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