Jolie smiled lightly and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll head back now. Goodbye, Mr. Cooper."

She turned toward the door, but the sound of steady footsteps followed her. He was coming after her. Frowning slightly, she turned back to face him. "What's this about, Mr. Cooper?"

Gavin met her gaze, his expression unreadable. "I haven't had dinner yet."

"Then go eat," Jolie replied flatly.

He countered calmly, "I hired Jackie for you."

Jolie froze.

Was he seriously trying to claim credit?

Unbelievable. How petty could this man get?

Pulling out her phone, she said, "Tell me how much it cost, and I'll transfer the money to you."

Gavin shook his head. "Just make me a plate of pasta. Consider it payment."

Jolie eyed him suspiciously. "That's it? Just a plate of pasta?"

"Yes," Gavin confirmed.

unlocked her door. She stepped inside, tossing a pair

second pair by the door. His expression cooled slightly as he changed into the slippers, his eyes scanning the apartment methodically.

thought alone sparked a dark edge to his mood. He suppressed the urge to vent

didn't take long to notice the absence of anything

They weren't living together.

in his chest eased, and

Jolie pulled out some pasta and asked, "Do you want vegetables in

"Sure," he replied simply.

it's ready," Jolie said as

"Alright."

tossing it over the armrest of the couch. He loosened his tie, sank into the sofa, and leaned back, closing his eyes

was ready in no time. Jolie tidied up the dining table first

"Mr. Cooper?"

but there

him leaning back with his eyes

Seriously?

asleep just sitting

here. The sooner he ate and left,

out and gave him a gentle nudge. "Mr.

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