The corners of Gavin's lips curved into a faint smile.

The subordinate giving the report froze, his eyes widening in shock.

What on earth?!

Did he just witness that?

Their notoriously serious and unsmiling boss-especially during work-had just smiled. In the middle of a meeting at his phone.

Several others in the room noticed it too. Their gazes darted between each other in silent but frantic communication.

What's going on?

Did Mr. Cooper just smile? At his phone? During a meeting?

"Is he... dating someone?" everyone thought.

"Ahem!"

Gavin's assistant cleared his throat, immediately breaking the silent chaos. First, it was a warning to the staff to rein in their imaginations, and second, it was a subtle reminder to Gavin, who was typing a reply. Even the assistant couldn't help the slight twitch at the corner of his mouth.

Who would have thought?

of Cooper Enterprises, a man known for his iron will and unshakable focus, was texting his girlfriend during a meeting... and smiling like that. Okay, maybe not quite "lovestruck,"

direct, "I left early. There's breakfast in the pot. Warm it up

placed his phone back on the table and turned his sharp gaze toward the subordinate

your points," Gavin said, his tone

waiting for a reaction, he continued, elaborating on the specific

his own whirlwind of gossip, felt

a

This. This was it.

assistant glanced at the subordinate sympathetically, offering a silent

prepared-chicken soup and scallion pancakes. The dishes were beautifully made, looking so appetizing

hit her

Delicious!

there that she was eating his cooking from

buzzed with a notification. Glancing

in okay? Do

hesitation, Jolie initiated a video

revealing Selena's usual

Jolie said cheerfully. "I

accept the call-she wasn't one for long chats. But since Jolie had already called, would've been rude to decline. Her gaze fell on Jolie as she spoke eventually

and the

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