After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Gavin looked at her, his gaze steady, and replied in a calm voice, "You've got the leverage to do it."

Oh...

Jolie's heart skipped a beat, her pulse momentarily thrown off rhythm.

What was this feeling?

It was as if someone was spoiling her, cherishing her unconditionally. Even though it was just a simple conversation, it carried a warmth she couldn't ignore.

For a moment, she realized that what she once thought was affection and care had been nothing but an illusion.

A smile unconsciously curved on her lips as her eyes lit up. "Does this mean I can walk around Larbor City like I own the place?"

Gavin raised an eyebrow. "Are you a crab?"

Jolie burst into laughter, her mood instantly lifted by his quick-witted remark. Her earlier irritation dissipated, replaced by lightheartedness.

Whether or not he meant it, the fact that he sided with her made her happy.

her appetite long gone after

plate, noting how little she'd eaten.

without pushing her, grabbing his

that evening, and it was already seven-thirty. They had just enough time, but as the thought of leaving for Francia loomed over her, Jolie couldn't

"Hey, Sis," she answered.

you?"

surprise. "I'm out having dinner. Were you

wanted to check when you're planning to leave." "Tonight,"

a brief pause before Selena asked, "What plan did you

and said, "You're asking when

idea what you're talking about,"

reason, Jolie felt their bond growing closer through the banter. She decided to share more. "It's

character before catching herself. Clearing her throat, she added, "With him around, everything will be fine. Anyway, I'm

leaving? When?"

next couple of days," Selena

more time, she would've

visit you in Cloudflare City. I've