After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Why was he wasting time with all these talks? Wouldn't it be better to get straight to the point?

Gavin easily read the impatience in her eyes.

He remained silent for a moment before shifting his gaze away from her.

Jolie frowned, confused by his reaction. What was he thinking?

After a long pause, Gavin stood and walked toward the door. Jolie followed him out of the theater room.

The living room lights were bright, casting a warm glow over the space.

Gavin, now wearing a gray robe, his broad shoulders, and long legs effortlessly exuding authority, strode toward the liquor cabinet.

He opened the glass doors, pulled out a bottle, and poured himself a small glass of wine. Taking a slow sip, he leaned against the counter with an air of ease.

Jolie didn't push him further. She had come to understand he operated on his own terms and at his own pace.

"Miss Quin, what's on your mind?" he asked suddenly.

"Excuse me?" Jolie blinked, startled by the unexpected question. "What do you mean?"

threw her off,

against the bar, his dark eyes fixed on her. "Are you planning to marry lan

Jolie's brows knit tightly together. "Mr. Cooper, what do you mean

Then he set the glass aside and stepped closer to her, his imposing presence closing the

so far afield when a perfectly good option is right in

her ground, meeting his gaze steadily. "Because I don't like what's in front of

intrigue. "But from what I've seen, your family seems

playing out

sense of being manipulated washed over her

like it was under his control. She worked hard to suppress her frustration and said, "Mr. Cooper, just because my family approves doesn't mean I do. Besides, my rebellious phase might be a little late, but I'm in it now. I don't like anything they've arranged

A rebellious phase.

what this was. No wonder she'd gone

What you're

turned colder. "Mr. Cooper, whatever is going on between us won't last

nine times are over, I

you. Since you like my sister, why don't you focus on her and stop interfering

out in the open. It was better to be direct

asked, "Does it bother

I care? I don't give a damn about

no emotion as if her words didn't