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."

eat first,"

he agreed without

...

dining room, the atmosphere was

to spare even a glance at the man sitting

glanced between the two of

two... know each other well?"

all," Jolie replied

raised an eyebrow. "Oh, I thought you two

didn't see the point in explaining further; the last thing she wanted was any association with

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

smiled warmly.

"Goodbye."

on Jolie's face before he turned and strode out

he left, Jolie let out

she'den holding. Without him

mouth as if to

the guest room, planning to

ring. She picked it

Daisy would undoubtedly blow up, and the one who'd suffer would

hesitated briefly before

"Hello?"

gentle. "Jolie, why haven't

place," Jolie replied flatly. "I won't be back for the

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