She stopped pretending, and her eyes clearly reflected her dislike for him.

Gavin glanced at her expressionless face, withdrew his hand, and turned away. "I've always preferred your honesty."

Jolie watched his tall figure retreat, rolling her eyes so hard it practically hurt.

"Who cares what you prefer!" she thought.

Downstairs.

Selena walked in through the front door, spotting Gavin and Jolie descending the staircase one after the other. A hint of surprise crossed her face. "You two... what's this about?"

Gavin replied, "I went to call her down for dinner."

"Oh..."

Selena deliberately drew out the word, her gaze turning slightly mischievous.

Jolie's grip on the railing tightened. She asked, "When did you get back, Selena?"

"Just now," Selena answered.

Jolie nodded and headed straight toward the dining room.

Selena glanced at Gavin and said, "Aaron didn't come. I'll relay what you told me, but I can't guarantee he'll go along with it."

Gavin replied indifferently, "Understood."

first,"

agreed without

...

the atmosphere

her, refusing to spare even

between the two of

each other

all," Jolie replied

eyebrow. "Oh, I

in explaining further; the

glanced at his watch and said casually, "I'll head out

smiled warmly.

"Goodbye."

his gaze lingering briefly on Jolie's face before he turned and strode out the

left, Jolie

hadn't realized she'den holding. Without him around, felt

if to say something, but ultimately said nothing

to the guest room, planning to stay there for

She picked it up

undoubtedly blow up,

hesitated briefly

"Hello?"

was gentle. "Jolie, why haven't you come

a friend's place," Jolie replied flatly. "I won't

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