Gavin wrapped an arm tightly around her slender waist, refusing to let go. Instead, he pulled her even closer, his grip firm and unyielding.

Jolie pressed her hands against his chest, trying to push herself back. "Thank you, Mr. Cooper."

But before she could retreat, his grip tightened, holding her in place. Instead of creating distance, it only brought her closer, their bodies now pressed together, every movement amplified by the proximity. Jolie frowned slightly and asked, "What are you doing, Mr. Cooper?"

"You've got a boyfriend now," Gavin said, his dark eyes fixed on her. "When did that happen?"

Jolie pursed her lips. "I don't think that's any of your business."

"Is that so?" His tone remained cold, but there was a dangerous edge to it that sent a chill down her spine.

insulting me?" His voice dropped further, laced with a quiet menace,

ridiculous, Mr. Cooper," Jolie said, her tone forced but

not mine? Do you believe that? Do you think anyone else would?" "Shut up!" Jolie snapped, glaring at him, her face flushing with embarrassment and

it's over. So, tell me, is it over yet?" Gavin watched her, his amusement evident as he noted her

and yet

What was he

he said suddenly, his voice low but commanding as

a moment. Since meeting him, this was the first

I've told you before-everything you're doing is futile. As long as I'm here, your parents will never agree to you being with

threw her own words back at her, word for

inside Jolie. The way he so effortlessly saw through her, as though she had no secrets left, made her feel utterly exposed

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