Chapter 4
Seeing Estrela appear like this, Jason’s brows slig
Serene, initially startled, rose from her chair and greeted Estrella with a smile that seemed to light up the room. “Hey, Estrella.”-
Noting the lunchbox in Estrella’s hands, Serene’s grin widened as she said, “Came to deliver Jason’s lunch, huh?”
Then, turning to Jason with an accommodating smile, Serene said, “Jason, since Estrella has brought lunch, let’s skip going out to eat. It’s not every day Estrella visits the office. You should spend some time with her.”
Serene’s understanding demeanor was almost as if she were Jason’s wife, not Estrella. It seemed as though the opportunity to eat the lunch Estrella brought was a gracious. concession from Serene herself.
Estrella, feigning indifference, retorted, “Serene, either let Jason go against his father and get a divorce, or throw the evidence of my face. Quit the
Our affair with Jason in passive-aggressive act. It’s so disgusting.”
If Serene had been more capable, Estrella might have given her some credit. But as it stood, Estrella couldn’t bring herself to respect such mediocrity.
Hearing Estrella’s disdain, Serene’s face was a portrait of awkwardness as she explained, “Estrella, it’s not what you think between Jason and me. We’re just discussing work.”
After her explanation, Serene’s eyes dimmed as she added, “I’ll leave you two to chat. I’ll step out.”
behind Serene, Estrella approached the desk, setting down the lunchbox with an audible thud. She pulled out a chair
down some documents on the desk and asked with a chilly edg “Estrella,
His demeanor
liked, everything you did or said would be wrong. Even
leaned back in the chair and said coolly, “When it comes to situation, I don’t have a say. Your parents’ word is law to me, and I can’t defy
parents, but she was also terrified of
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again, Landon had
set strict rules for Jason: he couldn’t ask for a divorce, he couldn’t betray her, and he had to do his best to make the marriage work. Otherwise, he would be kicked out of the Nelson family, and all the wealth and family
along, they were to try for three years before making any decisions. Now, only one
what they say, ‘The body is an engine that runs on food.’ Have
her, Estrella winked and pushed a piece of rib towards his mouth. Taken aback by Estrella’s cute act, Jason momentarily froze before opening his mouth as if compelled.
snap, exasperated, “Damn it, you really only
fork down forcefully and snapped, “Eat it
his secretary not to bother with dinner arrangements, as food
that evening, Kristin’s call woke her with news that Jason was hospitalized
headed to the hospital. Upon arriving at the ward
and accused, “So, Estrella, you’ve got nerve. now, poisoning
“Come on, don’t be so dramatic. Mo