After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"Got too much free time on your hands?" Gavin's cold gaze fixed on Gernard.

Unbothered, Gernard strolled over and patted his brother's shoulder, grinning. "So, what's your plan now? I got a little bored and did some digging on the Quin family. Guess what? Turns out they're Selena's birth family. She left them ages ago to make it on her own, but the girl you were with? That's Jolie Quin, the pampered princess of the family."

With a knowing smirk, Gernard added, "Brother, I couldn't help but notice Jolie and Selena do look a bit alike. Could that be why you...?"

"Get lost," Gavin cut him off, not in the mood for Gernard's teasing. He brushed past him, heading downstairs.

Of course, that only fueled Gernard's enthusiasm. "Hey, don't walk away! I haven't finished my gossip yet!" he called after him, but the conversation came to an abrupt end as they reached the main floor, where the guests were still gathered for the celebration.

...

Aveline noticed Selena seemed a bit distracted and asked, "What's on your mind?"

moment, and glanced at her before replying after a brief pause, "Jolie is here

with

a sigh, Selena clarified,

had a twin sister, one who had always been the favored child. Despite being twins, their lives

Quins were invited because they've made

do you plan to do?" Aveline

don't plan on doing anything. That's not

to the Quin family. To her,

then said, "Just follow what feels right

mind seemed elsewhere, her hands absently playing with Pax and Joyet was clear she was distracted, but Aveline couldn't tell if it was because of Jolie attending the celebration

...

briefly but noticing Gavin was nowhere to be seen. Shrugging, she didn't dwell on it and headed outside. She had delivered her gift; it was time to leave.