After finishing her shower, Jolie felt as though she'd gained some clarity. With her thoughts sorted, she decided there was no point in being reserved anymore. She stepped out of the bathroom dressed in a robe. But when she walked into the living room, Gavin was nowhere to be seen.

"Huh? Where did he go?" she muttered, a hint of confusion flickering across her face. She called out tentatively, "Mr. Cooper? Mr. Cooper?"

"Over here."

A voice came from behind her, slightly off to the side.

Turning around, Jolie spotted Gavin standing at the doorway of a room, the space behind him shrouded in darkness.

She walked over, tilting her head curiously. "Mr. Cooper, what are you doing?"

Gavin's eyes darkened slightly as he studied her.

Something about her had changed.

Her gaze seemed brighter, clearer, and when she looked at him, the previous cold indifference was no longer as pronounced.

What had happened to cause such a shift in her demeanor?

"Come in," he said, turning and walking into the room.

Jolie hesitated for a moment before following him inside.

realized it

spacious room was furnished with several leather recliners, all facing a massive screen at the far end. The lighting was dim, casting the space in a

of the chairs, reclining

asking, "Mr. Cooper,

you not enjoy movies?" he replied

sat down in the chair next to

an assortment of fruits and snacks had been thoughtfully

"I do," Jolie replied.

here

around

to mean? Was

at her. "What kind

thrillers, action... anything, really," she said

interest in

a faint smile. "It's all fake. Nothing worth

Her clear eyes betrayed no hesitation;

the love stories portrayed in movies. If it

massive screen in front of them lit

chair into a recliner-bed with a few taps on the controls, settling in

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