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.”

offer met Estrella’s indifferent glance, “No thanks. I wouldn’t take you as

your stance now? You still

ripple in her voice, “Tell Jason if

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ready, I’ll sign whenever.”

Bryce’s eye’s lit

spirit, Ella. Men are a dime a dozen. Don’t worry, Ella, I’ll make get

Sure you

to sign the papers, Bryce comforted her and left humming ‘a tune to report

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

pen in half.

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

spoke, the

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

watched silently. Bryce seemed oddly enthusiastic about the impending divorce.

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

grin, keeping his real emotions hidden.

in mind the compensation just mentioned to you. After all,

“Definitely.” Jason responded.

mood was off. Jason wasn’t elated about

handle this well, and