After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

lan spoke up, his tone calm and polite. "I met Jolie half a month ago. It was love at first sight for me. After spending some time together, I grew quite fond of her, and we decided to be together. I apologize for not informing you sooner, Mr. and Mrs. Quin. That was my oversight." Jolie playfully blinked at her parents and added, "Mom, Dad, I just wanted to surprise you."

Surprise? This was clearly a shock!

However, with lan standing there, Terence and Daisy couldn't say much. They forced polite smiles and nodded.

"Alright, as long as you're both happy. Go on and enjoy yourselves for now," Daisy said with a strained smile.

Jolie looped her arm through lan's and led him a short distance away.

"Phew..." Jolie exhaled deeply, glancing at lan as she blinked mischievously. "Well, I'd say I've made it halfway through with my family."

lan raised an eyebrow, puzzled. "Why only halfway?"

Jolie sighed. "To be honest, my parents will never agree to us being together. They'll find ways to make us break up."

lan studied her intently for a moment before asking, "Because the Quin family is looking for a better match?"

a glass of champagne and replied with a wry smile, "People always aim for the top, just like rivers naturally

lan didn't genuinely care for someone, he'd likely choose a more influential heiress to pursue as

accepted the champagne, clinking his glass with hers. "Then it's up to you

"I

let their

impossible to ignore, its presence looming over her like a tangible weight. Her grip on the glass

floor remained lively for a while longer before the cake-cutting ceremony began. Jolie approached the towering cake, holding the knife as she prepared

with a smile and then presented her

"Thank you."

eye contact lingering just a

that Miss

the Moore family. He just returned from studying

cake, personally handing out pieces to the guests. Only after ensuring everyone had a slice did she take a smal piece for herself and

was done, there would be a fireworks display over the sea. Terence and Daisy had spared no effort in planning tonight's banquet. Yet Jolie found it all terribly