All the missed calls were from Daisy.

A trace of mockery flickered in Jolie's eyes, quickly replaced by deep helplessness.

Her resistance was so obvious, yet in the end, things didn't go as she wished.

She still couldn't shake off Gavin.

And this was only the first time.

There were still nine more to come.

If promises weren't fulfilled immediately, the timeline would stretch indefinitely.

This meant their interactions would continue.

And the Quin family's goal would be achieved.

Resisting further would only make her look like a joke.

She closed her eyes briefly, choosing not to call Daisy but to send a message instead.

"Out with friends."

Dais replied, "Then why didn't you answer my call? I thought something happened to you."

Looking at the message, Jolie found it laughable.

She didn't think Daisy truly believed something had happened to her; she simply assumed she was with Gavin.

was why, after a few calls, Daisy

was in danger, she would

wrote, "No, just stayed out late. My phone was

replied, "Alright,

"Okay."

phone away, Jolie moved slightly, feeling a bit better, and got up to head to the bathroom

had been prepared, and neatly placed

an inexplicable

moved them

like this

Gavin would never have that kind of intimate

breakfast on the dining table as expected-freshly baked croissants and a bowl of oatmeal, ready

a strong aversion to this place and had no interest in even glancing around to see what Gavin's house

she stopped by

buy a

was determined to avoid

especially involving a

alone

area, she noticed Jolie coming out of the

Jolie turned her

looked surprised but quickly walked

up?" Jolie asked, puzzled

glanced at her and asked directly, "Why were you coming out of there? Are you feeling

Jolie was momentarily taken aback, unsure

she looked at Selena as if trying to confirm whether

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