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.

quickly realized it was

screen at the

a seat in one of the chairs, reclining slightly as he settled

"Mr. Cooper, are you planning

enjoy

forward and sat down in the chair next to his, a small table separating

assortment of fruits and snacks had been thoughtfully

"I do," Jolie replied.

here for something

sense-it was around mealtime. But

was this supposed to mean? Was this all part of some

her. "What kind of movies do you

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

in

smile. "It's all fake. Nothing worth

an eyebrow, studying her expression. Her clear eyes betrayed

portrayed in movies. If it was all just actors

another word, Gavin tapped on his phone. The massive screen in front of them lit up, and the lights in the room dimmed until they were

with a few taps on the controls,

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