After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Gavin raised his hand and downed the champagne in one smooth motion. Passing by a server, he casually placed the empty glass on the tray without breaking stride.

His expression remained cold, unreadable as he said, "I want you."

"What?"

Jolie stared at him in disbelief, instinctively taking a step back.

But as she retreated, he advanced, his movements subtle yet exuding a quiet dominance.

Forcing a strained smile, she said, "Mr. Cooper, you must be joking. I admit, you helped me before, and I'm grateful, but that doesn't give you the right to make such an unreasonable request. I'm sorry, but I can't agree to that." "You're trying to go back on your word," Gavin stated plainly, his tone as unyielding as his gaze, as though he could see straight into her thoughts.

His accusation made Jolie feel inexplicably guilty as if she were the one at fault for being dishonest. A tinge of embarrassment crept over her. He was making her look like someone who couldn't keep her promises. "I'm willing to offer something else in return."

Gavin didn't even blink. "I don't need money. I don't need power. What I'm missing is a woman."

Jolie's heart skipped a beat, but she forced herself to respond calmly. "Then I'll find someone for you, someone who meets your standards."

"Fine."

His immediate agreement caught her off guard, and a flicker of surprise flashed in her eyes. That was easier than she'd expected.

has to be someone who satisfies me. Until then, you'll be

wave of relief but couldn't shake the sense that something about his response didn't sit right. Still, as long as it didn't involve her personally, she was more than willing

smiled politely. "Of

out his phone. "Let's exchange contact

"Sure."

numbers with him, her

interaction didn't escape the notice of others, especially Terence and Daisy. The two were

it seemed Jolie and Gavin were getting along wonderfully, with a

connection with Gavin Cooper could be a

with polite smiles, engaging Terence and Daisy in lively conversation. After all, if the Quins were to form a union with the Cooper family, future collaborations

outwardly, was nothing short

glanced at Jolie and said, "Well, I need a woman

froze, caught completely off guard by

glanced around at the guests,

you wait a moment? The banquet isn't

thumb and forefinger, his gaze steady and

you already forget what I just

Jolie's stomach sank.