Jolie felt a sudden tightness in her chest.

She glanced at the group of girls nearby. They looked anxious and uneasy but still glanced at Gavin with curiosity and anticipation.

She scoffed silently. "What's so special about him anyway?"

""You all can head back now."

Disappointment flashed across their faces in varying degrees as they turned and left.

Once they were gone, Jolie turned to Gavin. "Mr. Cooper, I think it would be better if you gave me a clear set of criteria. Searching blindly like this is unlikely to meet your expectations." "You don't need to go through all that trouble," Gavin replied, extinguishing his cigarette in the ashtray. His gaze remained calm as it settled on her.

Jolie seemed to anticipate what he was about to say and quickly added, "I don't find it troublesome. Just tell me your requirements."

Gavin said nothing, his eyes heavy as they lingered on her.

Here we go again," she thought.

That familiar oppressive aura washed over her.

She wasn't his subordinate, so why did he always look at her like that?

How frustrating!

his gaze, Jolie forced a

here," Gavin suddenly

and Jolie

her smile and replied, "If you have instructions, Mr. Cooper, feel free to say them. I can hear you just fine." Gavin parted his lips

Instinctively, Jolie asked, "What?"

himself, simply fixing her with a look that seemed to say, "Didn't

Jolie was speechless.

moment to realize his intention, and she couldn't help but

she owed him a favor, and there was

braced herself and

away, she stopped and asked, "Mr. Cooper, what

silent, his gaze steady

deep breath and stepped another meter closer. Now, if he extended his hand,

what would you like me to do?" she asked

she felt like a servant attending to a demanding

his eyes dark and inscrutable as they bore

and her patience was

man had an uncanny ability to push her

closer but let her smile

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