"Alright," Gavin agreed without hesitation.

Jolie fell silent.

She led the way out of the car, her expression less than pleased. This wasn't how the night was supposed to go.

She and Gavin were from two entirely different worlds, and there was no reason for their paths to cross like this. Where had things gone wrong?

As they walked, an image flashed through her mind-Gavin's gaze when he looked at Selena. At that moment, her eyes grew colder.

Her apartment was on the 17th floor. At this late hour, the elevator was empty, leaving just the two of them.

Jolie stood in front, the reflective elevator walls showing Gavin's sharp, handsome features. He kept his gaze lowered, his face expressionless.

Ding!

The elevator doors opened, and Jolie stepped out first, entering her apartment by scanning her fingerprint.

men's slippers from the

"Please, Mr. Cooper."

the shoe cabinet. Alongside

the slippers, he asked casually, "Do

shook her

her for a moment, but he said nothing

feel the need

to piece together why he was acting so strangely. If her suspicion was correct, this situation was going to become... messy. Turning away, she grabbed a cup and set the water to boil. When she glanced

the space felt a bit empty with just her there But with him standing

a seat. It'll just be a moment,"

replied, his deep voice calm as he took a

taste-simple and rustic,

to her bedroom for a shower, she changed into a fresh set of clothes. When she came back out, the water had already boiled, but instead of making tea, she walked straight to Gavin. Leaning over him, one

his calm gaze meeting her face,

her eyes flicked down to his lips,

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