After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Selena continued her playful banter, even giving Lucas a pointed glare without missing a beat.

Aveline stifled a laugh, listening carefully to the story Selena was recounting. After a moment of thought, she asked, "So, you stayed downstairs that long because you were planning to help out?"

Selena's expression shifted to one of mild discomfort, her tone defensive. "I wasn't going to help. If she's getting pushed around, she deserves it!"

Her words didn't fool Aveline. She had known Selena for years and was well aware of her complex feelings toward the Quin family. While Selena often expressed her disdain for her parents, she had never spoken ill of Jolie.

It was clear to Aveline that Selena cared about her sister, even if she wouldn't admit it outright. But since Selena wasn't ready to talk about it, Aveline decided not to press the issue.

"Alright, let's eat. The food's here."

"Good idea."

...

Downstairs.

relaxed. Once she had finished eating, she set down her utensils, smiled at Gavin, and said, "Thanks. This meal's on me." With that,

intervened, "Thank you, Miss Quin, but I've already taken care

surprised at how fast

on it. "Got it. Thanks,

and left without any further exchange, not even sparing a glance at Gavin, as if the entire interaction had been nothing more than a casual

slightly puzzled. "Is there something going on here or

couldn't figure

his mouth with

the sunlight. Her fair skin. seemed to glow, and her pale yellow dress shimmered softly in the light. Her long hair, braided and tied with a delicate ribbon, fell over one shoulder as she

completely

lashes fluttered delicately,

skirt, and Gavin's eyes lingered for a split second on her ankle before he quickly looked away. Quentin pulled

away. She happened to catch sight of Gavin through the half-open rear window-his sharp features and short, dark hair were unmistakable. His eyes were