"Sure, no problem!" Dolly agreed eagerly, sending all the pictures to Jolie.

Then, propping her chin on one hand, she grinned mischievously at her. "I have to say, you really caught everyone off guard tonight. Were your parents shocked? It's such a pity I wasn't nearby-I would've recorded the whole thing." Jolie scrolled through the photos again and replied, "They were definitely stunned, but they had to keep up appearances, so they didn't say much."

Setting her phone down, she glanced at Dolly. "Honestly, it's the first time I've seen them so flustered in years. It felt amazing."

Jolie sighed lightly. "It's not that simple."

Dolly gave her a thumbs-up, then asked, "So, what's next for you and lan? I mean, he's already met your parents. Is the next step meeting his family and planning the engagement?"

"What do you mean?" Dolly's brows furrowed in confusion. "The Moore family isn't bad at all. Your parents still don't approve?"

Jolie looked at her friend seriously. "Do you know who they have in mind for me?"

mouth in disbelief. "No way! Your

voice, as though saying it too loudly might invite trouble. "Exactly," Jolie said, nodding

of our generation in Larbor City! Your parents are really aiming high. I mean, seriously, Gavin's family is in a completely different league. No offense, but

over

Jolie, who had been listening intently, froze at the unexpected

is, Gavin

as she processed the abrupt turn in the conversation. "Gavin Cooper... has

rumor even come from?" Jolie asked, her expression frozen in disbelief. As someone with firsthand experience, she was far too aware of whether Gavin Cooper had any such "issues." Leaning in conspiratorially, Dolly lowered her voice and said, "I heard this story once. Apparently, some woman tried to seduce him, hoping to get pregnant and climb her way

Gavin didn't

she was thrown out of his room, stark naked. By the

that-a gorgeous woman, completely nude, practically throwing herself at him, and he didn't even blink. No response at all. If that doesn't scream 'issues

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