Estre’s mouth was slightly open, exhaling, and her hands were caught and struggling slightly, as
Jason’s kiss came overwhelming.
“Mmm…”
Jason’s kiss was intense and rough, like a long-caged beast released. Estre couldn’t help but moan
under the fervor.
Her sultry voice edged with defiance. Then, Jason whispered against her earlobe, “Flirting with other
guys, Estre? Forget about it, not in this lifetime.”
Estre thought to herself,” Just wait until I have his baby, then we’ll see who’s in control.”
Still, her arms wrapped around Jason’s neck, with a teasing spark in her eyes, “Then you better make
sure you can keep me satisfied.”
Her words had barely left her lips when Jason’s mouth was on hers again, and the sound of fabric
tearing followed…
Jason’s familiar scent,ced with the faint aroma of alcohol, snapped her back to reality. Jason had
been drinking tonight, and not just a little.
Tonight was not the night. She couldn’t risk getting pregnant now.
Estre pushed at Jason with sudden urgency, “Jason, not tonight.”
Jason’s grip tightened on her waist, “What’s the problem? Got your period again?”
“You’re drunk, and it’s not good for the pregnancy,” she insisted..
Jason’s temper red, “You think I’m some kind of baby-making machine?”
Estre grabbed a nket and wrapped herself within it, “Maybe some other time. I’m tired. tonight.”
She knew who she was, and Jason did too – she wouldn’t involve herself in something without a clear
benefit.
Estre yed coy, eliciting augh tinged with exasperation from Jason, “Estre, the porn’s already
started, clothes are off, and now you’re tired? No matter how exhausted you im to be, we’re settling
this tonight.”
As he reached for the nket, Estre clung to it desperately, “Come home early tomorrow, and I’ll let
you do this until dawn.” She even tucked the nket tighter beneath her to secure it.
Jason watched, frustration boiling over as he aimed a yful kick her way, but as Estre nearly
tumbled off the bed, his reflexes kicked in, and he caught her.
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Damn it, she was infuriating like no other woman he’d ever met. Her stubbornness was indelibly etched
in his heart, irreceable.
The following morning, as Estre awoke, Jason was already gone. Unbeknownst to her, Jason had
tossed and turned all night, tempted to wake her. But he thought about her spending hours standing in
court for a big case during the day, he couldn’t bring himself to disturb her sleep.
After a quick bite to eat at home, Estre drove to thew firm.
“Estre,” the familiar voice greeted her as she stepped through thepany doors.
She turned to see Serene, “What brings you here?”
Serene approached with a smile, “You were signed as thepany’s legal representative, right? I’m
here to deliver the documents to you!
“Alright, hand them over,” Estre said, taking the documents with thanks and preparing to get back to
work when Serene called out again.
“Estre?”
She turned, “What is it now?”
Serene hesitated, “Can we talk for a moment?”
Sensing ulterior motives, Estre led Serene to the lounge and made her a cup of coffee, “You’re quite
leisurely this morning.”
Serene cradled her coffee, “I rarely get a chance to see you or spe th you.”
Estre sat down, “Well, what’s on your mind?”
Serene stared at Estre, gripping her cup tightly, “Estre think, not what the rumors say. Jason is out
of my leag at the hotel was just a misunderstanding.”
Estre took a sip of her coffee, a wry smile form
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summoned her courage, “Jason’s actions are beyond my influence. He hasn’t forgotten. his one true
love; he still holds on to her memory.”
After Serene’s confession, Estre remainedposed, though inwardly she scoffed at
the notion.
Knowing there was nothing between Serene and Jason only made it sting more. So she was just a
sideshow for the past two years?
Looking straight at Serene, Estre’s smile was tinged with irony, “Serene, you’ve got quite the
strategic mind.”
Serene rushed to rify, “I’m telling you the truth because I don’t want to be your enemy, even though I
don’t deserve to be.”
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Estre sat up straighter, setting down her coffee, “Your exnations don’t really matter. I’m not about
to stoop to fighting you.”
Serene was clever, never confronting her directly, always genuine in her sincerity and efficient in her
work. It was no wonder Jason kept her close.
Still, when it came to a woman’s feelings for a man, Estre was no fool. She could see right through
them.
Serene had said all she needed to and got to her feet. “Estre, I’ll let you get back to work, I’m
heading out.”
-He hadn’t forgotten her.
-She was always on his mind.
As Serene left the guest room, the smile slowly faded from Estre’s face.
Serene was smart, always knew the perfect timing for doing things and saying words, and was adept at
diverting attention.
In the evening, Estre, rare for her to have an early shift, made ns to have dinner with Jesse.
They met up at the diner, and when she saw Jesse’s bruised and swollen face and scratched cheek,
Estre’s expression darkened instantly. “Jesse, what the hell happened to you?”
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