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Chapter 111
Chapter 111
Chapter 111
Chapter 111
Judging by the timeline, they should have encountered each other.
Estrella spotted the soup on his desk with a quick glance. “Looks like | arrived at the perfect moment,” she remarked breezily. As she said that, she plopped the stack of documents she was carrying onto the desk and
reached for the insulated soup container.
Jason couldn't let Estrella open that thermos. He grabbed his phone and said, “I'll have
Drew take it out.”
Estrella said, “No, don’t waste the effort she put in.” As she spoke, she took the insulated thermos and said, “Let me see if | could learn a thing or two.”
Jason watched her, curious to see what trick she might pull as she opened the container. Estrella took her time, savoring the soup Serene had simmered, then looked up at Jason, “You want some?”
Jason smirked. “I’m only interested in your notorious juice.” Estrella burst into laughter, almost spitting out the mouthful she had just taken.
Once the laughter subsided, she pushed the container aside and set her gaze on Jason. “Go through these papers, will you? If there are no snags, I'll take them back to the firm.”
She wasn’t upset about bumping into Serene. Jason looked up at her, intrigued. “Hand them over. Let's have a look.”
Estrella saw right through his gaze, grabbed the documents, and sauntered over, planting herself squarely on his lap. “What are you up to? Some office shenanigans?”
Jason laughed out loud, wrapping his arms around her waist and giving it a playful squeeze. “Like they say, ‘birds of a feather.’ You know me too well.”
Estrella snatched his hand and shoved a pen into it. “Sign these papers quick. I've got a pile of cases back at the office.”
Jason circled her waist with his arms, spinning her to face him as she straddled his lap. “Why didn’t you wait up for me last night?” He had been out late, and when he returned. past eleven, Estrella was already asleep. Now, he was teasing her for it.
Estrella chuckled. “What, should | stay up all night when you don’t come home?” It wasn’t the first time this had happened. Jason’s hands crept up her back, kneading her neck, easing the tension as he spoke. “Are you keeping tabs on me for the past?”
He’d promised to come home once a week, but lately, he’d been there almost every night. Estrella nudged him. “Just sign the papers already.”
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He pulled her closer, and Estrella felt the familiar stir of his body against hers, making her want to curse. She pinched his cheek and said, “Jason, have you no shame? Any time, any place, you’re ready to go.” She remembered the days when she doubted his vigor.
Jason nibbled her ear, whispering, “Let’s make up for last night first, then I'll sign.” Estrella asked, “What kind of place is this? What do you take me for?”
“We are married. What do you think | take you for?” Without waiting for Estrella to respond, Jason added, “If you mind, we can go home now.”
Before Estrelle could respond, Jason lifted her skirt. As Jason went in like that, Estrella took a deep breath. Jason kissed her and said, “Bear with it. We'll make it up later tonight when we get home.”
Estrella retorted, “I’m working late tonight, an all-nighter.”
Jason chuckled, then captured her lips with his. His shamelessness was something else, Estrella thought. She would never go to Nelson International with a skirt again.
Actually, even in pants, Jason would find a way.
After Jason’s antics finally subsided, Estrella straightened her clothes, but couldn't shake off the feeling of a clandestine rendezvous. After she got dressed and Jason finished signing the documents, she was ready to leave. But Jason also stood up and said, “I'll drive you.”
“No need, | drove here,” Estrella said, not keen on public displays of their relationship.
Ignoring her protests, Jason took the papers and led her out. Estrella pulled her hand back. “I’m still on the market, so don’t ruin my single image.”
At her joke, Jason gave her a quick kiss. “We'll see who dares to be your next.”
After the kiss, someone came out of the office-it was Drew. Estrella relaxed a bit and stepped on Jason’s foot, warning him to behave.
As they exchanged pleasantries with Drew, Drew couldn’t help but feel happy for them, realizing why Jason had been in such a good mood lately.
Once Jason and Estrella turned the corner toward the elevator, the office buzzed with gossip.
“Estrella looks different today, but man, she’s gorgeous. She and Jason are such a match.” “Estrella’s got vibes, something Serene just can’t compete with.”
“What was the deal with Serene and Jason anyway? He doesn’t seem that into her.”
“Who knows? But it feels like there’s something between Jason and Estrella.”
The chatter continued as Serene, about to step out of her office, retreated instead, not
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ready to face the rumors. Serene longed to exude the same confidence as Estrella, to walk with her head held high, but her humble family background couldn’t provide her with that kind of assurance.
Before long, they were downstairs, and when the driver brought the car around, Jason didn’t ask him to drive. He opened the door himself and ushered Estrella in.
No sooner had the car started than Estrella received a call from a client. By the time she hung up, they were already miles away from Nelson International.
Jason gripped the steering wheel with both hands and glanced at Estrella, saying, “You’re even busier than | am at work.” Ever since he had witnessed her in court, Jason refrained from calling her a ‘rookie lawyer.’ Before Estrella could respond, he asked, “What about when you're pregnant?”
With a smile, Estrella replied, “Your mom said the baby will just pass through my belly, and once it’s born, | won't have to worry about a thing.”
After her comment, Estrella noticed that Jason wasn’t driving towards her law firm. She turned to him and asked, “This isn’t the way back to my office. Where are you taking me?”
“You can’t seriously think that sipping on soup counts as lunch. We're going to grab something to eat first.” “I'm not hungry.” “Then you'll keep me company while | eat.”
He had a sensitive stomach, and lately, Estrella’s hadn’t been feeling great either. They really should take care of themselves. They wouldn’t want the baby to inherit their issues Moments later, the car pulled up in front of a cozy bistro, and Jason, holding Estrella’s hand, led her out. It was as if the old Jason, who used to keep his distance from Estrella in public, was someone else entirely.
“Mr. Jason.” “Mr. Jason.”
Jason was a regular, and as soon as he walked in, the staff greeted him warmly. The owner, hearing that Jason had arrived, hurried out to meet him, “Mr. Jason.”
Noticing that he had brought a lady with him today, the owner asked with a beaming smile, “Mr. Jason, who might this be?” 3/3
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