The night breeze carried a faint chill, prompting Jolie to rub her arms as she glanced at the app to check on her ride. She had indulged in a few drinks tonight. Otherwise, she would have driven herself home.

Just then, a sleek black SUV pulled up in front of her. The tinted window rolled down, revealing a chiseled, serious face. ""Mr. Cooper," Jolie greeted with a polite smile when she saw him.

Gavin rested one hand casually on the steering wheel, his deep gaze briefly sweeping over her. "Get in."

What?

Was he offering to give her a ride?

Jolie hesitated, instinctively shaking her head. "There's no need, Mr. Cooper. I've already called a car."

Gavin's voice was calm but firm. "You still haven't returned my belt."

Oh. Right.

Jolie quickly fished the belt out of her bag, the black leather contrasting starkly against her fair hands. The striking visual caught Gavin's attention, and his gaze lingered on her fingers-slender and delicate, so pale they seemed almost fragile as if they might snap with the slightest pressure. His eyes drifted back to her face.

moment, a shadow of another figure-Selena-seemed to overlap with hers. But the vision disappeared

said in a low voice, his

was thinking or why he insisted she get

see she was trying to

a quiet sigh, she relented. Walking around to the front of the

with a polite smile. "Thank you for your help tonight, Mr.

tossed it

"Where to?" he asked.

seem unnecessarily pretentious. Resigning herself, she gave him

started, smoothly merging into the quiet night. Jolie turned her head to gaze out the window. Her cheeks still carried

the tension left her body, and before long, her eyelids grew heavy,

patter of rain woke her. She opened her eyes slowly, blinking

turned

reclined in his chair, his eyes closed, completely still. The car's interior was dark except for the faint glow

the dim light. His lips were faintly pressed together, and his

recollection of the

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