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Jesse lounged on the couch, one leg crossed over the other, breaking the silence. “Estrella, the guy’s laying it on thick for you. Don’t waste his gallant gesture. No point in spurning a gift horse.”

Once Jesse finished, Jason snapped back to reality with a cold, mocking laugh. “Starved for affection, huh? Might be time to find a man for a couple of shots of love.”

At that, Estrella rose to her feet, oozing allure, and said with a generous laugh, “Guys, looks like my better half has spoken. I’m off for my shots. You boys enjoy.”

Glancing at the young man beside her, she teased, “Shall we, handsome? Let’s go check

into our room.”

“Sure!” he replied, leaning in to whisper something in her ear.

“Really? Well, I’ll have to check out your skills later,” Estrella flirted back.

The room went silent.

Seizing the moment, Jesse, with another young man in tow, also made her

er way out.

Inside the room, Jason’s scholarly composure shattered, and with a kick, he sent a chair flying. Next thing you know, the table flipped, sending the cards scattering all over the floor.

Serene stood beside him, her face pale with fear, and she grabbed his arm, calling out,

“Jason.”

Startled, Serene was told by Thomas that this wasn’t the place for her, so someone was

sent to escort her home.

At the doorway, Estrella didn’t even look back as she inquired about the boys’ skills, their favorite positions, and if the job paid well.

Jesse glanced back with a smirk, feeling a sense of satisfaction.

Shortly after, Estrella approached another luxurious suite door with a room card in han just as Jason, icy as a winter storm, came.

man was out of

bumping into an old friend. “What a coincidence, you’re checking into a room too? And Serene? Why

waiting for Jason to speak, Estrella teased, “We’re married,

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witness your virility in bed. Otherwise, post-divorce, when people ask

the banter unfold, doted on Estrella with a

bitterly,

Could I have married you and slept in your

just a certificate with no ceremony – had been an

young man accompanying her

The young man stumbled

her pleasant facade. “Ehough,

face. “You can stomach

his arm, Estrella retorted, “What I can stomach is none of your business. You have your fun,

Jason’s expression darkening as he grabbed her

turned beet

anger, Jesse quickly intervened. “Jason, this is going too far.”

rushing over to pull Jason away. They hurried the young

a word, delivered a fierce kick to Jason’s abdomen. His face paled instantly, and Thomas

her voice icy. “Try laying a hand on me

impulsiveness, he looked down at

one night.

the two apart, and Jason, reluctantly, guided Estrella out by the her neck.

nape of

the passenger seat, turning to gaze out the window. The car fell into silence, punctuated only

smoke ring before speaking. “You just sleep with anyone. Aren’t

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of catching something?”

replied with nonchalance,

darkened. “Protection? You think you’re the man in

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