30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband novel Chapter 374

Estrella was all business today, rocking a sleek black dress that screamed professional. Drew stood up to greet her, and she walked over with a confident stride, her smile as bright as ever. "Drew, congrats on tying the knot. I've sent a little something over for you and Serene."

Drew was genuinely surprised and touched by the gesture, quickly expressing his gratitude. "Thank you, Ms. Estrella."

Estrella always had a knack for knowing exactly what to say and do.

With a slight chuckle at Drew's polite reply, Estrella ordered a coffee from the approaching waiter before turning her attention back to Drew, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "Does Jason know you're meeting with me? Did he give his blessing for you to be his spokesperson?"

She had anticipated Drew's move even before his call the previous night, especially after Serene had sought her out at the resort. It seemed the newlyweds had discussed things and decided to approach her.

Drew couldn’t help but admire Estrella's sharpness, complimenting her on her insight.

Estrella took a sip of her coffee, crossed her legs elegantly, and with a smile, she urged, "Let's hear it then. How can I help you smooth things over for your boss?"

She was always open to hearing people out, giving them the freedom to express themselves without judgment.

Taking her directness as a cue, Drew handed over the documents he brought with him and got straight to the point. "Two years ago, when I left Nelson International to join the boss, he had already unraveled a thirty-year-old mystery."

"The founding chairperson, Ms. Estrella, and Mr. Hans had started a venture together, but then faced significant financial trouble, leading to potential massive compensations and legal consequences."

"The case caused quite a stir back then, with the amount involved being particularly shocking."

"As the investigation progressed, the blame was suddenly pinned solely on Mr. Hans and the CFO, Ms. Paloma, who is also the boss's biological mother."

"They tried to flee before arrest warrants could be issued but tragically died in a car accident shortly after the boss was born."

As Drew paused, his gaze fixed on Estrella, she was already flipping through the evidence he had provided. Looking up, she spoke calmly, "My father and Landon made Hans and Paloma take the fall. The couple died during their escape, and riddled with guilt, Landon took Jason in."

Drew nodded in affirmation.

Estrella felt a heavy sense of sorrow as she set the documents down. "So, it's not direct, but indirect involvement."

Estrella absorbed the story, the pieces of a complex puzzle slowly coming together, revealing the depth of the challenges and emotions entwining their lives.

As Drew's words hung in the air, a pang of sympathy for Jason tugged at her heartstrings. "I bet the boss really regrets digging into the past himself."

When Drew finished, there was a heavy silence from Estrella. She hadn't realized the depth of the tangled web that not only stretched back thirty years but also entwined Cole, Landon, Hans, Paloma, and Aiden in its complex weave.

After Drew and Estrella had laid everything bare, a weighty silence enveloped them, thick with unspoken thoughts.

In that moment, Estrella began to understand the real reason behind Jason's question that night on the beach, when he asked if she'd be willing to leave with him. He was looking to flip the script on his life, to bid farewell to his past.

Breaking the silence, Estrella finally spoke up, her voice laced with a light-hearted chuckle. "Well, it's all water under the bridge now. I've never held a grudge against your boss. Besides, I've always been drawn to strength. Had your boss actually settled for being a stay-at-home dad, I might have lost interest a few years down the line."

Her words, casual yet profound, danced in the air, painting a picture of moving forward, of letting go of the past and appreciating the strength in others. It was a testament to their resilience, a shared understanding that sometimes, to embrace the future, one must let go of the past.