30 Days till I Divorce My Husband (Estrella and Jason)

Chapter 15
Kristin didn’t miss a beat. “That Serene’s all over Jason like white on rice, just
trying to squeeze a buck out of him. She wants cash, so let's just cut her a check
and be done with it. So, Estrella, you take this check to her, tell her to pack up
her mama and little brother, and hit the road out of Ravenwood. Otherwise, she
can kiss any hopes of a payday from Jason goodbye.”
Looking at the twenty million dollar check from Kristin, Estrella was amused.
Kristin was usually sharp as a tack, but now? She seemed to have lost her
marbles.
“If 1 go to Serene with this, it's like throwing myself into the lion's den. She won't
take the money. She won't leave Ravenwood.”
If she really took this check to Serene, it would be tantamount to digging her own
grave fast-tracking her divorce from Jason. And she hadn't even had babies yet.
But Kristin was adamant. “Listen Estrella, trust me on this. It's foolproof. Give the
check to Serene. I'll follow up with her. She'll crack under the pressure. Where
else is she going to get twenty million? How else will she support her mom and
brother?”
“This is...”
Before Estrella could finish, Kristin cut her off. “Estrella, you're too honest for your
own good. That Serene’s got more tricks up her sleeve than a magician. You
won't beat her at her own game.”
Seeing Kristin all worked up, Estrella decided not to argue any further. It wasn’t
about outplaying Serene; it was that Jason's heart wasn't with her. The more she
flailed, the worse it got. In this game, the referee was biased.
“Estrella.”
Kristin called out again, snapping Estrella back to reality. Estrella took the check
and said. “Alright, I'll take care of it.”
Kristin was so persistent, Estrella figured she'd better play along. Otherwise, if
Kristin took matters into her own hands, things would only get uglier. Making a
scene would tarnish both her reputation and that of the Nelsons.
Having accepted Kristin's check, Estrella arranged to meet with Serene the next
day.
In the café, she didn’t beat around the bush with Serene, just told her to take the
money and get her family out of here.
Serene just sat there, ashen-faced, wordless.
By the time lunch rolled
Drew's call came through. “Ms. Estrella, Mr. Jason would
like you to stop by the office this afternoon.”
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Hanging up, Estrella couldn't help but chuckle wryly. She had a hunch abou
wanted to see her.
why Jason
Sure enough, half an hour later, when she swung open the door to Jason's office,
there was Serene, looking all pitiful beside his chair.
Estrella strolled in, cool as a cucumber, to find Jason slamming the morning's
check down in front of her. “You gave her this?”
As Jason tossed the check, Serene quickly jumped in with a tearful explanation.
“Estrella, there's nothing between Jason and me. You've got it all wrong.”
Serene played the victim, but Estrella couldn't be bothered with her theatrics.
She casually took a seat across from Jason, crossed her legs, and quipped,
“What's the matter? Your sweetheart doesn't fancy the cash?”
Then Estrella added with a smirk, “How about you write me a check for twenty
mil? I'll have someone draft up the divorce papers and let you two lovebirds be.”
Estrella’s indifference made Jason's expression darkened.
Serene, taken aback, whispered to Estrella, “It's only twenty million.”
As a rich lady from the Dorvold family, Estrella surely wouldn't consider divorce
over twenty million.
It was then that Estrella looked up at Serene and said with a faint smile, “Your
love with him is stronger than gold. My worth to him is just this much.”
There was that time at the old house, when Jason preferred the restroom over
touching her, and how he'd stood her up to be with Serene. And now, for
Serene’s sake, he was confronting her, blaming her.
There were too many of these moments, and even the most patient soul would
grow weary and think of giving up.
Estrella was ready for a showdown when she handed over that check, ready for
Jason to make a scene.
Her nonchalant attitude seemed to punch Jason in the gut. After a long stare, he
turned to Serene. “You can go now.”
As Jason dismissed her, Serene pleaded, “Jason, Estrella didn’t mean it. It's just
a misunderstanding. Don't fight with her, just explain and it'll be fine.” After some
parting words to Estrella, Serene left the office.
In the corridor, Serene couldn't help but glance back. Serene never admitted it,
but she envied Estrella. Only Estrella could stir Jason's emotions, and make him
care. Even if it was just anger.
Back in the office, Estrella pocketed the check Jason had slammed down.
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He looked up. “Estrella, do you really want out?”
Estrella lifted her gaze, exhaling softly, “Jason, I've tried so hard for you.” Her
words left the decision up to him. She wouldn't cling on; she wouldn't drag it out.
If Jason truly wanted a divorce, she wouldn't beg, even if it meant never
becoming a mother.
Even if she once cared about him deeply.
Dignity was worth something, after all. You can grovel for a while, but you can’t
do it for a lifetime.
Estrella’s tone was detached, her words light, and suddenly, Jason didn’t know
how to respond. “I've got a meeting soon. I'll have Drew take you home,” he said
eventually.
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Estrella rose gracefully from her chair
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with a casual air, “I can make my way
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mule. Since Jason had tasked him
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Estrella, amused and exasperated by his insistence, tossed him her car keys,
“Fine, you drive my car then. You can hail a cab back later.”
Catching the keys tossed by Estrella, Drew opened the door and slid into the
driver's seat.
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Moments later, the engine hummed
to life, and Drew, with both hands
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Before Drew could finish, Estrella cut him off, “Even your boss isn't worried about
my misunderstanding, why are you fretting over it?"
“He's just a bit embarrassed.”
“Embarrassed?” Estrella laughed. “Well, he can keep on feeling that way.”
“Ms. Estrella, it's really not what you think.”
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worse it sounds. At first, I thought
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With a few playful remarks, Estrella left Drew speechless.
Glancing at Estrella again, he noticed that despite her nonchalance, her eyes
betrayed a sense of self-mockery. Drew then said, “Ms. Estrella, he looks after
Serené because three years ago...”