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

Chapter 23
At that moment, Jason's gaze was icy enough to cut glass.
“Bro, I just ran my mouth off. Please don't exile me to the sticks again. I'd never
live it down.” Jason’s smirk sent shivers down Bryce's spine.
With a brittle grin, Bryce pleaded, “Come on, don’t banish me. I will infiltrate Ella's
camp for you and do some snooping to get her real thoughts.”
The mention of going undercover softened Jason's expression slightly.
Having promised to spy for Jason, Bryce sought out Estrella the next day. In the
law firm, Estrella was sorting files alone, working overtime. Bryce pulled up a
chair beside her.
Bryce had been shadowing her all morning, and Estrella scoffed, “Spit it out if
you have something to say. Don't stick to me like gum. I've got work to do.”
Bryce leaned in, whispering, “Estrella, what's your real take on Jason? What's
your plan?”
Estrella replied dryly, “He is the boss. What opinion or plan could I possibly
have?” She knew Bryce had come for this very reason.
Bryce pressed, “Come on, don’t be so evasive. Give me the straight dope, so I'm
prepared.” “Why should you be prepared? Are we an item?” Estrella said, flipping
through her case. files. “Whatever Jason's thinking, just tell me straight. No need
for secrecy. I can handle
it.”
Estrella’s response fired Bryce up. Rolling up his sleeves, he fumed, “Jason has
crossed the line. Last night, I criticized him for his dealings with Serene, and how
sending her home was wrong. He didn’t appreciate it, didn’t see his mistake and
even glared at me. That look was like he wanted to flay me alive. Estrella, I'll lay
it on the line for you. Jason absolutely wants a divorce. If I can’t persuade you
today, and you don’t agree to it, he'll
make me pay.”
Before Estrella could respond, Bryce continued, “Jason’s no saint, so let's just
call it quits. We'll make sure to get a hefty settlement from him. And don’t pay any
mind to those fortune-tellers’ words. They're all charlatans. You have been kids
ourselves for over twenty years. So you still think kids are that good? Worst
comes to worst, I'll be your
son.”
Bryce’s offer met Estrella’s indifferent glance, “No thanks. I wouldn't take you as
a son even if you paid me.”
Bryce, trying again, asked, “Estrella, what's your stance now? You still want to
stick it out with Jason?”
Casually typing, Estrella answered without a ripple in her voice, “Tell Jason if he’s
got the
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divorce papers ready, I'll sign whenever.”
Bryce’s eye’s lit
up, “That's the spirit, Ella. Men are a dime a dozen. Don’t worry, Ella, I'll make get
the best deal from Jason.”
Sure you
With Estrella’s assurance to sign the papers, Bryce comforted her and left
humming “a tune to report to Jason.
Facing Jason's desk, Bryce slouched back, legs crossed, boasting, “Bro, Ella
said if you've got the divorce papers ready, she'll sign anytime. She's fed up with
this sham, and if you want to be with that bimbo, she’s all for letting you be.”
Behind the desk, Jason snapped his pen in half. “What else did Estrella say?”
Jason asked.
Bryce cleared his throat, shifted his posture, and elaborated, “Ella also said that
you pushed her into becoming a twice-married woman for no good reason, so
you owe her financially. The compensation has to be substantial. She won't come
near you, or mention your chapter in her life, to save you any discomfort.”
The more Bryce spoke, the heavier Jason's heart sank.
Bryce, lost in his own fabrications, thought he was achieving great feats. Jason's
silent response to his storytelling prowess prompted Bryce to add, “Ella’s being
more than fair. You've got the money, so be generous with the divorce. People
will speak highly of your magnanimity, or else they'll only remember your
infidelity. Besides, your new fling doesn’t hold a candle to my Ella. You've got to
make it worth Ella's while. Give her something to soothe her pride.”
Bryce kept referring to Ella as “his,” while Jason just watched silently. Bryce
seemed oddly enthusiastic about the impending divorce.
As Jason stared at him without saying a word, Bryce raised his eyebrows and
asked, “Did I handle this issue right for you? You've been trying to divorce for two
years without success, but I sorted it out for you as soon as stepped in.”
“Indeed.” Jason replied with a grin, keeping his real emotions hidden.
Bryce added, “Keep in mind the compensation just mentioned to you. After all,
you've known Ella for so many years.”
“Definitely.” Jason responded.
As Bryce met Jason's gaze, he sensed the mood was off. Jason wasn't elated
about the successful separation.
Jason rhythmically tapped the desk, “Bryce, you handle this well, and I'm also
pleased with your recent work ethic and results.”
Bryce, caught off-guard by the sudden shift to work matters, quickly said,
“Thanks, bro. I'll keep at it.”
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company decided to sponsor the
construction of 50 primary schools in
rural areas for free. I think you would
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Bryce was stunned, “Bro, I mean, Mr. Jason, I...
Jason's glance stopped him cold, “Any objections?”
With that look, Bryce felt a chill, shaking his head frantically, “None whatsoever.
How could I possibly object.”
“Pack your bags. You're hitting the road with the crew at 3 p.m. today.”
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thought he'd have at least a few
more days to make some moves, to
plead his case or wait for Jason to
cool off. But there was no time given.
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“Bro, is it because I asked for too much money? If that's the case, you can cut my
pay, man. I'll go talk to Estrella about it.” Bryce was on the verge of tears.
Fifty schools. Bryce was sure it would be the end of him.
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