Jason’s casual coolness broke through the awkward tension as he said, “I’ve seen Estre at her best


    and her worst, so no need to sweat it on her behalf, Logan.”


    Logan lifted his gaze, perplexed by what Jason had just said. What was he getting at? Could it be that


    Jason and Estre had crossed a professional line? That sort of scandal had never touched their firm


    before.


    Sure, Logan could handle a proper romance, but if Estre was cozying up to Jason just to secure the


    Nelson International legal ount, that was a whole other can of worms. he’d rather not open.


    While such hical conduct might fly in other firms, it was a no-go at Justice Guardians LLP. That


    kind of behavior would not only tarnish their reputation, it could also cast a shadow over their work’s


    integrity.


    As Logan stood there, a portrait of confusion and difort, Jason casually wiped the drool from


    Estre’s mouth and nonchntly stated, “Ms. Estre is my wife.”


    __”What?” Logan’s sses nearly slid off his nose in shock. “Mr. Jason, you’re saying…?”


    He trailed off, too embarrassed to finish his sentence, half convinced he was hearing things. Jason


    reiterated firmly, “Ms. Estre is my wife. We’ve been married for over two years. So Logan, no need


    for embarrassment on her part, and you can put any unsavory


    rumors to rest.”


    Jason knew Logan’s integrity wouldn’t allow for any exploitation of employees. That was why he had


    beenfortable with Estre working at Justice Guardians LLP. Otherwise, he would have pulled her


    from the firm ages ago.


    Logan’s jaw might as well have hit the floor when Jason reaffirmed his marital status. Staring at the


    couple in disbelief, Logan finally managed to say, “So Mr. Jason, you and Estre are married. No


    wonder she’s got such… uh…”


    Catching himself before saying anything inappropriate, Logan quickly changed tack, “I apologize for


    any assumptions, Mr. Jason. I didn’t mean any offense. It’s just that…”


    Jason cut him off with a wave, “Don’t worry about it, Logan. Estre’s work should proceed as usual. If


    she slips up, don’t hold back. Thepany’s policies must be upheld.”


    Estre had kept their rtionship under wraps, and Jason understood why. unting her status as


    Mrs. Nelson could cloud her judgment and shield her from the raw realities of the workce. It was why


    he took the time to rify things with Logan now.


    “Mr. Jason, rest assured, we run a tight ship here at the firm,” Logan said with a sheepish grin. “We


    didn’t press Estre on personal matters when she joined us. That was an oversight.”


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    Reflecting on the fact that Estre had just graduated when she came on board, Logan realized they


    had verified her resume but hadn’t thought to check her marital status. Now, it all made sense.


    As Jason was about to wake Estre up, she stirred and opened her eyes on her own. Spotting Logan


    by the window, she instantly became alert. “Logan,” she acknowledged.


    Realizing they had arrived at the firm’s building, Estre guessed the gist of the conversation. She


    yawned and said, “Guess I’ll head back up to the office then.”


    Jason acknowledged her departure with a simple “Hmm.”


    After a friendly exchange with Jason, Logan and Estre headed back to the office together. Inside the


    elevator, Logan was tempted to ask Estre why she hadn’t mentioned her rtionship with Jason but


    decided against it, assuming she wanted to keep a low profile.


    Pretending to be in the dark about her and Jason’s rtionship, Logan couldn’t help but feel a sense of


    pride. Having Mrs. Nelson choose to work at Justice Guardians LLP was quite a feather in their cap. It


    wasn’t some murky affair – Estre was the legitimate Mrs. Nelson.


    –


    “Estre, focus on doing a great job,” Logan advised her as they reached the office. “You’re bound to


    learn a lot at Justice Guardians LLP and really grow.”


    “Sure, Logan,” Estre replied, slightly puzzled but without pressing further.


    She got lost in her work, only leaving when Jesse called to say she was waiting


    downstairs. Upon reaching their dinner spot, Bryce was already there, teasing Estre for neglecting


    them due to her workload.


    As Estre hung up her coat, revealing a telltale mark on her neck, Jesse’s gaze froze on her. Jesse’s


    expression turned serious as she asked, “Estre, has something sparked between you and Jason?”


    Jesse’s direct question drew Estre’s attention, and Bryce also looked at her intently, waiting for her


    response.


    Estre locked eyes with Jesse and Bryce for a moment, then cracked a smile and said, “Yeah. Hard


    work pays off. After two years of hard work, I’m about to reach my grand goal.”


    Estre’s casual demeanor made Jesse burst intoughter. “Well, hats off to you, Estre. We had a


    deal, remember? I’m to be the godmother when you have a bundle of joy.”


    Jesse was genuinely happy for Estre’s achievement, regardless of whether her future included Jason


    or not. As long as Estre was content, Jesse was her cheerleader, offering her unwavering support,


    no questions asked.


    Across the table, Bryce’s mood soured as he listened to Estre’s words. With a loud


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    snap, he mmed his cutlery down on the table.


    Estre and Jesse looked up, only to see Bryce’s face, which had been light-hearted moments before,


    now twisted into a scowl. They had known Bryce for years, but this was the first time they had seen him


    this upset.


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    Estre, sensing Bryce’s irritation, quipped, “Something eating at you?” She was used to his tantrums,


    but the throwing of silverware was a step too far.


    Bryce looked up, his face still cold, and said, “You know exactly what kind of man Jason is. I never


    approved of you getting that marriage license with him in the first ce, and now look at you, sinking


    even deeper. You think you can change him? And what about all his scandals and issues with Serene?


    Are they resolved? Do you really want to be a single mom, and to have a child who’s fatherless from


    the start?”


    Before Estre or Jesse could respond, Bryce continued with a stern face, “I don’t approve of this. Not


    at all, not in the least.”


    No matter what, he couldn’t stand by and watch Estre get involved with Jason or entertain the


    thought of raising a child on her own. The predictions of some dime-store fortune tellers had be


    their gospel truth, and it was driving him up the wall.