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.

moment, then turned and unlocked her door. She stepped inside, tossing a pair of disposable slippers at

cooled slightly as he changed into the slippers, his eyes scanning the apartment methodically. lan had left

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

absence of anything

They weren't living together.

his chest eased, and his expression softened, though only

to his inner turmoil, Jolie pulled out some pasta

"Sure," he replied simply.

take a seat. I'll call you when it's ready," Jolie said

"Alright."

of the couch. He loosened his tie, sank into the sofa, and leaned back, closing his eyes as

dining table first before heading to the living room to call

"Mr. Cooper?"

out, but there

she saw him leaning back with his eyes closed, exhaustion

Seriously?

asleep

The sooner he ate and left, the better-it was already disrupting her

out and gave him a gentle nudge. "Mr. Cooper, the pasta is

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