After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

lan was surprised. "What's so urgent?"

Jolie paused for a moment before replying, "It's about our partnership."

"Alright," lan agreed easily.

Jolie quickly sent him her location and then began deliberating on how best to approach the conversation. Since she was the one ending their arrangement, she felt it necessary to handle things with care. After some thought, she decided to invite him to dinner.

She couldn't leave the apartment, but fortunately, there were plenty of ingredients at home. She prepared a simple yet thoughtful meal.

By evening, the doorbell rang. Jolie walked to the door and cautiously peeked through the peephole. After confirming it was lan, she opened the door.

"I didn't expect the address you sent me to be your home," lan said with a polite, warm smile. "Is it okay for me to come in?"

Jolie nodded. "It's fine. Come in."

She handed him a pair of disposable slippers. After switching his shoes, lan stepped inside and glanced around. "Why are you here? I thought you went abroad. By now, you should already be in another country." "It's a long story," Jolie said lightly.

his tone playful. "I like long

over dinner?" Jolie

lan

I'm not a great cook, but I hope you won't mind," Jolie said with a

cooking for someone who wasn't

the dining room, where a beautifully prepared meal of four dishes and a soup

make something this impressive," lan remarked as he

first," Jolie said,

"Alright."

sat down

the effortless poise of someone raised in privilege. He ate with a steady pace, without fuss

movement calm and elge

I've decided it's best if we end our

putting a lot of pressure on you. You disappeared for a month, then suddenly there was news about you going abroad. I figured your family was adamantly against us being together. When

eyes flickered. The truth was slightly