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Korey glanced at Jason, his curiosity now piqued.

Estrella, meanwhile, wore a smirk that suggested she knew more than she was letting on.

“Jason, cat got your tongue? Don’t tell me you’re…” Thomas’ voice trailed off as Jason

to sav shot him a frosty look, effectively silencing whatever he was about

After casting an indifferent glance at Jesse, Jason mentally noted the slight, though he

didn’t let on..

In the end, he still didn’t respond to Jesse’s inquiry and simply raised his glass.

off that and had to down at least

The other girls chided Jason, saying he couldn’t get three shots. Without a word, Jason knocked back three shots in quick succession.

The liquor furrowed his brow, an expression that lingered long after the glasses were empty. It was a rough taste to swallow.

His evasion, though, was tantalizing, sparking wild guesses among the onlookers. The girl next to Jason, seeing his discomfort, quickly poured him a glass of water.

Whether it was to defend Jason or for some other reason, in the next two rounds, the girl consecutively rolled three sixes each. First, she chose Jesse to drink, and the second time, she gave Jason the chance. “Mr. Jason, we’re a team here, so who’s it gonna be? Truth or dare?”

“Mr. Jason, ask Estrella something scandalous.”

“Yeah, yeah, go for it.”

Estrella, a stunner in any crowd, was not only smart but quick-witted, making most people hesitant to provoke her. Now that the opportunity had landed in Jason’s lap, the crowd egged him on.

Jason shot Estrella a sidelong glance. He wasn’t really into this game; if he was, he’d win every time. But everyone was having a blast, and he didn’t want to be a spoilsport.

“Come at me, I can handle anything you throw.” If Jason asked if she was a virgin, she’d

Jason was utterly disdainful and asked, “Did

what kind of question is

well have

the crowd’s disappointment, Jason kept his gaze fixed on Estrella, waiting

answer.

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to fight, they’d do it behind closed doors at home. The most pressing concern

smile played on Estrella’s lips, recognizing Jason’s shrewdness. She replied nonchalantly, “No.” She

was still being polite with him, or maybe she was just closer to Jason, despite

stopped singling them out

stepped aside, and Jesse commented, “Jason seemed pretty wary of you earlier. He didn’t dare to pick up my

a scene and his father

especially not her; otherwise, they’d already be playing house for real.

with him tonight’s a player, quite the

quipped, “He never goes for the easy ones,” and

to leave for a court

parking lot, and seeing Jason wasn’t with Estrella, Korey, mindful of her earlier drinks, offered, “Estrella, let me give you a lift.”

Estrella agreed cheerfully.

arm was suddenly yanked. Before she could react, Jason’s voice cut

his car. Estrella gasped as her arm thudded against the door frame, and once Jason got

ignored her and instructed the driver,

were left

puzzled look, “Jason got hitched early, two years

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was stunned. So Jason was married, and Estrella was his

wonder when she said Korey only had eyes for

parking lot, Jason brushed off his trousers and said coldly, “Wasn’t one

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