After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Jolie tried her best to control her emotions, but her voice trembled despite her efforts. She couldn't believe it.

She had always known that, to the Quin family, she was a pawn they could use to trade for benefits whenever necessary. Yet, she had clung to the belief that at least she had her freedom. Now, she realized she was under their watch every second of the day. The thought of Selena's resentment toward their parents' favoritism and envy of their so-called love struck her as utterly absurd.

If she could choose, she'd trade the so-called love and favoritism all away. She didn't want any of it.

"Jolie Quin!" Daisy's tone turned uncharacteristically stern.

"Do you have any idea what you're saying? Everything I do is for your safety. How could I possibly be at ease with you living alone? You're the daughter I've cherished and protected all these years.

"Don't change the subject. I'm asking you, when did you and Mr. Cooper start seeing each other? If you're dating, bring him home to meet the family!"

"That's impossible!"

Jolie's emotions erupted, and her composure completely shattered.

Gripping her phone tightly, she shouted, "I will never give you what you want! I won't be with Gavin Cooper, and I won't ever see him again!"

With that, she ended the call, her chest heaving with anger and grief. Tears began streaming down her face, hot and uncontrollable. She felt suffocated, furious, and heartbroken all at once.

How absurd.

who couldn't be children. This family was

up at her apartment. When she opened the door and saw Daisy, dressed impeccably in her elegant

are you

hoarse

crumpled nightgown. Her brows furrowed deeply as she stepped

yourself! What do you think you're doing? You're the heiress of the Quin family, a

Daisy ushered Jolie toward the bedroom, her hands firmly but insistently guiding

clean yourself up, then come out and talk

her a chance to say a word. By the time Jolie

hands clenched into tight fists at her

tour of the room, her sharp eyes scanning everything. She lingered on the bed and even glanced into the trash can beside it.

had come home with Jolie last night was indeed Gavin. Who would have thought that Jolie

to mention, their relationship seemed...

elegant and refined, preparing her for a strategic marriage that could bring greater benefits to the Quin family. But she had never considered the possibility of a

Their standards for a daughter-in-law would