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

Chapter 169
Some days ago, Cole had already heard that the Silverbrook New District project
was being spearheaded by Holly, marking her first foray into the company’s
initiatives.
The thought of Jason's past entanglement with Holly, coupled with her
remarkable comeback, naturally sent a shiver down Cole’s spine.
What exactly was the deal between Jason and her, and what was their status
now? Cole tried not to care about that, but he disliked when personal emotions
got entangled with professional matters. It was just like how, over the past few
years, despite Estrella’s marriage to Jason, their respective families’ businesses
had kept their emotions at bay, avoiding any overlap.
But with Jason knocking on his door, Cole found himself in a tight spot, and he
simply looked at Jason, asking, “So, what are you getting at, Jason?”
After Cole’s prompt, Jason cut to the chase. “I'm hoping you could pass on this
project to Innovative Solutions Inc..”
Though Jason didn’t mention Holly, Cole knew exactly what he meant. After a
long stare at Jason, Cole finally spoke, “And what if I don’t want to give up on this
project, Jason?”
At this moment, for Cole, it wasn't the project that mattered most. It was Estrella-
how his daughter would feel weighed heavily on his mind.
As Cole’s words settled, Jason didn't beat around the bush, admitting, “Cole, the
Silverbrook project is Holly's first project after she got into the company.”
Hearing this, Cole fell silent. Jason knew he had to lend a hand to Holly in her
first prost back, but had he considered Estrella’s feelings?
Cole stared at Jason for a long while, slowly exhaling before conceding, “I won't
ma difficult for you.”
Jason had made the effort to come to him, and Cole felt compelled to agree,
fearing the a refusal could lead to a fallout Estrella might struggle with. Thus,
Cole chose to keep the
peace.
Jason expressed his gratitude, “Thank you.”
But Jason’s thanks did nothing to alleviate the furrow between Cole's brows. After
a heavy silence, he asked, “What are your plans with Estrella then?”
If it weren't for that Ledford girl pulling that stunt back in the day, Jason probably
would never have ended up with Estrella. Now that the Ledford girl was back,
Cole suspected Jason couldn't contain himself any longer. Moreover, Jason's
relationship with Estrella had always been rocky.
The thought of his daughter turning a blind eye to the situation and
accommodating
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Jason all these years, only to end up like this, made Cole's heart twist in agony.
Estrella might appear carefree, but she was fiercely proud. If he had known it
would come to this, he would never have agreed to the match, even if Landon
was...
With that thought, Cole’s demeanor darkened even more.
Jason, however, assured him, “Dad, I have never considered parting ways with
Estrella. I plan to make things right with her.”
At Jason's words, Cole was somewhat bemused. “Do you think you can keep
things ambiguous with the Ledford girl, ask me to drop a project, and expect
Estrella not to consider divorce? Is this your idea of making things right?”
Jason, hands in his pockets and brows slightly furrowed, replied, “I'll explain
things to Estrella.”
“Explain? How can you explain this? What could you possibly say?” Cole's
frustration grew, but he didn’t want to argue with Jason anymore. Waving his
hand dismissively, Cole said, “Never mind, just leave. I'll step aside this time on
the project, but don’t expect a second time.” This was a one-time allowance for
his son-in-law, to sort out his past with Holly, but it would never happen again.
Sensing Cole's displeasure, Jason bid farewell and left.
In the elevator, Jason's hands were in his pockets, and his forehead remained
furrowed.
In Cole’s office, even though Jason had left, Cole's complexion and mood hadn't
eased. He had mentally prepared for the worst. In the past, whenever Estrella
talked about getting a divorce, Cole and Autumn had always talked about
reconciliation. But this time, if his daughter harbored such thoughts, Cole
wouldn't keep her again.
One can bear the pain for a while, not for a lifetime. His daughter didn’t deserve
toe
such distress.
Engulfed in gloom, Cole had no appetite for lunch.
At a little past three in the afternoon, Cole had just returned from a brief meeting
in the conference room when Estrella knocked on his office door. “Dad.”
Startled, Cole asked, “What brings you here, sweetheart?” Hopefully, she hadn't
heard about the Innovative Solutions Inc. deal yet. It seemed too soon, and
Jason wouldn't have broached the topic during daylight hours.
Estrella, beaming, entered his office, “I'm here to renew a legal contract, and I
thought I'd check on you.”
“Just checking in?” Cole feigned annoyance at the offhand remark.
Estrella approached and perched on the armrest of Cole’s chair, “You're
nitpicking now? How about this-I'll come home tomorrow and join you and Mom
for dinner. Is that better?”
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Cole lifted his right hand and patted Estrella’s hand, yet his furrowed brow
remained. Estrella wrapped her arms around his neck and asked, “Dad, what's
wrong? You seem upset and preoccupied.”
“It's nothing,” Cole replied, though his expression suggested otherwise.
Cole had been uneasy before seeing Estrella, and now, with her right in front of
him, his spirits failed to lift, regretting his past decisions. Even without the Nelson
family, he could have ensured a carefree life for her. Why had he agreed to this
match?
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Estrella’s hunch hung in the air as Cole mulled over his thoughts. Finally, he
turned to face her, his voice weighed down by the gravity of his news. “Estrella,
Jason came to see me this morning.”
At the mention of Jason, Estrella’s playfulness vanished. Her eyes locked onto
Cole's, silently urging him to continue.
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As Cole finished, the crease between his eyebrows deepened.