30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 267

Outside the private room, Estrella took the call, “Korey.”

Then she replied, “You’re outside? Okay, I’ll come out.” After hanging up, she made a beeline for the entrance.

Once she reached the parking lot, Estrella didn’t see the familiar vehicle. Instead, there was a black Mercedes parked on the outer edge of the lot, its license plate numbers unremarkable. Yet Estrella sensed something different about this car. As she approached, Blake actually stepped out to open the backseat door for her.

Estrella slid into the car and said, “Everyone’s here, you sure you don’t want to come in for a bit?” Then she added with a laugh, “Guess that wouldn’t be quite right anymore, given your new status.” Otherwise, he wouldn’t have switched cars to come here.

Korey chuckled, “I’d love to join you all, but it’s not so simple for me anymore.” Ever since he chose this path as a politician, he had to give up many things.

Estrella carried a subtle fragrance with her, and as she looked at him, she said, “Thanks for your support behind the scenes with the Glimmering Lake case.”

Estrella knew without Korey’s backing, the case might have been buried long ago.

Korey replied, “Stopping corruption and serving the people is our duty.” He added, “The higher-ups are here now. We’re digging deep into everything linked to ChemiSphere. It’s only fair after all your hard work.”

Estrella said, “If we manage a thorough investigation and bring fairness to the villagers of Glimmering Lake, that would be the best outcome.”

involved this time. He cares about you. You tv should take good care of each other.”

“Sure, I’ll follow your orders.”

never arguing just to prove a point, keeping out of discussi that weren’t hers to have. She kept her own counsel-that was enough. Her private matters with Jason were definitely not topics

and Keegan were ambushed, he was furious and vowed to investigate thoroughly, no matter who was involved. There were many things they couldn’t discuss openly, and so much was

watch, Korey mentioned that he had to make a trip to see the

be told, he didn’t need to visit the former supervisor’s home. He had just returned from a business trip and had come

re-entered the clubhouse and her figure disappeared from his view that Korey instructed Blake to drive

somewhat sour expression. Estrella slowed her pace, and Jason extinguished the cigarette in the nearby trash bin, standing up straight. “Why do you come back? Why didn’t you just ride off with

had finished his cigarette. If it weren’t for their longstanding familiarity

been in Korey’s car for about fifteen minutes.

her phone from her pocket, “Then I’ll call him back, and have him

but remember the night she and Keegan were cornered, and the fierce look in Jason’s eyes as he slapped the car door, ordering her to stay

a moment, Estrella slipped her phone back and approached him, tousling his hair playfully, “We were just talking shop. Besides, Blake was right there. What kind of mischief do you think we

watched Jason, just the thought of what Jason might be thinking felt like a

and still spoke in a cold and indifferent manner. “What’s the discuss with him?

crossed her arms and faced him, “Jason, already explaining to you here. If you keep this up, then

she was explaining him, his mood immediately improved. Yet, the thought of her being alone with Korey for even a short while made him shove his hands back into his pockets and glance

back, Estrella smiled and followed at her own pace. She would figure