Her shares would be managed by her brother, and Pa was totally cool with that. She’d never been


    the corporate type- just show her the money and she was golden. As far as she was concerned, it


    didn’t matter whose hands her shares were in, as long as they were well taken care of. She trusted her


    brotherpletely. He wouldn’t let her starve, she was sure. He’d look out for his little sis.


    After skimming through the agreement, Pa immediately sided with Erin, “Dad, Erin’s right. Just sign


    on the dotted line, will ya?”


    With Exi


    With Erin stepping in to handle the situation, Janie felt a weight lift off her shoulders.


    Hunter furrowed his brow, “Erin, my heart has always been in this family, and every bit of the Lamont


    family is surely yours and Pa’s. But I’m only 53 now. Don’t you think it’s a bit too early for me to sign


    the stock transfer?”


    Hunter was hesitating, but Erin kept his cool, “I’m not in a rush. You sign when you feel like it.” But


    Hunter wouldn’t be seeing Ruby or the twins until those papers were signed,


    Erin’s calm demeanor unnerved Hunter. Erin didn’t say much, but that didn’t mean Hunter didn’t get the


    message.


    Erin was tougher, more decisive than Hunter ever was, and Hunter had seen that even before the kid


    was fully grown. Plus, Lamont Corporation owed its sess to Erin’s hard. work.


    After weighing the pros and cons, and thinking of Ruby and his young sons in Erin’s hands, Hunter’s


    voice trembled as he conceded, “I’ll sign. Right now.”


    No sooner had Hunter agreed than Pa handed him a


    pen.


    Janie was seething with


    and frustration, but she didn’t dare speak out with Erin taking charge. And as for Ruby, that bitch


    caught in her son’s, Janie knew she’d have her chance for revenge.


    Hunter took the pen, signed the papers, and looked up at Erin, “Erin, I’ve signed. Now, about Ruby and


    the boys…”


    Before he could finish, Erin cut him off, “Once the transfer is effective, you’ll see them.”


    Hunter stared at Erin for a long moment, eventually realizing he had nothing left to say, and left the


    house, drained.


    As soon as Hunter was gone, Janie started her waterworks again, crying about all her hardships over


    the years.


    Whileforting Janie, Pa looked up at Erin, “Aren’t you mad about the crazy stuff Dad pulled?”


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    Erin was as cool as a cucumber, “Getting angry doesn’t solve anything Fixing the problem does. Mom,


    pull yourself together. We’ll have a press conference tomorrow morning to clear the air about tonight’s


    drama. Say you were misled.”


    Janie’s tears stopped as if they’d never been, and she looked up at Erin. He rified, “Thepany’s


    interestse first.”


    “I got it,” Janie said.


    With the family drama handled, Erin didn’t linger. He had a mess to clean up tonight. As he started the


    car, a sinister smile yed on Erin’s lips. Estre, things were getting interesting.


    Meanwhile.


    Estre had barely stepped through the door when Bryce dropped his gaming phone and enveloped


    her in a bear hug, “Estre, seeing a living, breathing person is a blessing.” Estre rolled her eyes,


    “Enough. Don’t act like a dog who’s just seen a bone.” She prodded, “nning to hide out here


    forever?”


    Bryce was all over her, taking her bag, massaging her back, “Even if I have to hide here for the rest of


    my life, I won’t go to that damn ce.”


    “So you’ve been back this long and no one’s noticed? Thomas isn’t ratting you out?”


    “Thomas sneaked back too,” Bryce said confidently. “Don’t worry. We’ve got it all under control over


    there.” If Jason found out they’d both snuck back, he’d


    va gasket


    While kneading her shoulders like a loyal servant, Bryce nced at the living room, “I ordered your


    favorite midnight snack. Didn’t even touch it ’til you got back.”


    “That sweet, huh?”


    “Absolutely. Plus, you went to the Lamont family to stir things up. Bet you didn’t get to eat.” Estre


    sank back into the couch, and Bryceid out thete-night spread before her, handing her a fork,


    “Jason and that Serene went together, right? Time to put that divorce on the agenda?”


    Estre took the fork without expression, “You’re so keen on me getting a divorce, Bryce. Got a crush


    on me?”


    Bryce’s face turned red, “You’re fierce, Estre. I’d crush on anyone but you. I just can’t stand Jason’s


    arrogance, and he’s a total jerk, to begin with.”


    Estre took a sip of water, “You should tell that to your family.”


    “I will, and I’ll make sure to give Jason a piece of my mind after this blows over.”


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    Estre chuckled, knowing full well Bryce never won against Jason.


    “Estre, let me tell you, a guy like Jason…” Bryce ranted on about Jason’s faults.


    At the same time, Jason had just arrived home and Marie greeted him with a beaming smile, “Mr.


    Jason, wee back.”


    “Where’s Estre?”


    “Ms. Estre didn’te back with you? Then she hasn’t returned yet.”


    Not back yet? Jason’s expression darkened. She wasn’t home asleep? Pulling out his phone, Jason


    dialed Estre’s number.


    “As a kid, Jason was the worst. We’d get something to eat, and he’d always take the best part first.


    Never got to taste the heart of a watermelon because of him.


    “He’d set me up to disturb hos’ nests, and one summer, he even got me bitten by a snake. Estre,


    tell me that’s not messed up?”


    Bryce


    yce was in the midst of his tirade against Jason when Estre’s phone rang. She nced at it, and with


    a dismissive smirk at Bryce, said, “Looks like the Nelson family’s not-so-fine specimen is calling.”


    Bryce mmed up, his indignation suddenly deting.


    Estre let out a contemptuousugh before coldly answering the phone, “What’s up?”


    On the other end of the line, Jason’s voice came through charged with fury, “Estre, where the hell are


    you?”


    He had wanted to head back with Estre after the g ended. She had told him that she’d gone home


    and was already asleep, but when he got back, she was nowhere to be found.


    Estre pulled the phone away from her ear, her brows and eyes knitted in annoyance, “What do you


    want?”


    “You have 10 minutes to get your ass back here,” he demanded.


    Bryce, with all the gravity of a judge, stared at Estre. An opportunity like this was rare, and he felt he


    ought to do something about it. Otherwise, he’d be letting Jason down.


    So, Bryce cleared his throat, dropped his voice an octave, and teased, “Ms. Estre, why aren’t you


    over here? The water’s getting cold. Weren’t we supposed to bath together?”


    Estre’s gaze shot towards Bryce. Was he really that bold?


    Bryce raised an eyebrow, a smug look stered on his face. Jason wasn’t going to get any sleep


    tonight. Or the next night. Or even the night after that.


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    On the phone, Jason’s breath carried a sense of hostility as he sharply asked, “Is there


    someone with y


    you? breath


    Estre replied, cool as a cucumber, “No, you must have heard wrong.”


    Seeing his chance, Bryce continued, “Ms. Estre, who are you on the phone with? Don’t tell me


    there’s another man behind my back when you’ve imed you’re single. Hang up the phone already. I


    promise you a night of blissful ecstasy.”


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    Find a hiding spot, now”


    They barely stepport fuck into the apartment when the doorbell our te sorg ce Bvce pleaded,


    “Estre, don’t at the ca


    t


    Pushing him away, Estre urged, “Get in there


    Estre, if you don’t open up, you can kiss this ce goodbye,sons ro/2008


    Estre leaned casually against the doorframe arms crossed over her chest, wearing s seductive smile


    “Well, well, what brings you to my doorstep?


    Dressed in a bright red pajama set, she exuded an air of nonchnce, looking every of the part of a


    sultry night worker.


    Jason’s face darkened as he pushed past Estre and barked at Drew, “Not a fly gets o of here.”


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    “Understood, Sir


    Estre, straightening her slipping pajama shoulder, followed Jason into the bedroom. “What’s this


    about, Jason?


    Ignoring her, Jason beelined for the master bedroom.


    After an unsessful search, Estre feigned pealization with augh, “A lover’s tryst, perhaps?” She


    added, “Do I look like the kind to sneak around? If I hadpany. I’d have bragged about it already It’s


    all clear”


    Jason stepped closer, pinching her cheek “Clear? You think I’m deaf?”


    Estre, trying to save Bryce from a dire fate, bluffed with a steady voice, Tve been glued to the TV.


    What did you hear?”


    With a smirk, Jason released her face “You better hope I don’t find anything


    He had already had Drew check the building’s surveince on the way over. No one had entered or left


    Estre’s block, meaning if there was someone in her apartment, they couldn’t have flown out


    Estre conceded. “Fine. I’ll help you look, okay?


    She yfully opened the bathroom door “My lever, oh dear, where are you?!


    Finding no one in the Bathroom, Estre tumed to Jason. “No one here ”


    After searching a few more spots and finding nothing. Estre challenged. If you don’t find anyone here


    today, Jason you owe me amexnation.”


    Jason brushed her off “Don’t try to cover it upstrea


    Estre continued the search


    Drew listening to Estres repeated calls of lover struggled to contain hisughter When it came to


    bantering. Jason was no match for M… Estre.


    As Jason rummaged and Estre kept calling out for her lover Jason couldn’t help but feel frustrated


    Estre seemed determined not to let up until she found her lover


    However, as their search went on and no one was found Jason’s anger began to subside “Lover oh


    lover, where are you?”


    Jason finally had enough “Estre shut it,” he snapped coldly


    Estre turned, with a mocking smile on her face. Just speak your mind, ?Jason. No need to use me


    wrongly


    How dare he try to catch her in the act when he was the one bringing dates to gs?


    Jason moved on to the fourth bedroom, and Estre quickly opened the door ahead of