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.

full. Should we head out?" she asked, her appetite long gone after everything that

at her plate, noting how little she'd eaten. She

he said without pushing her, grabbing his jacket as

already seven-thirty. They had just enough time, but as the thought of leaving for Francia loomed over her, Jolie couldn't shake the nervous energy building in her chest. Her phone

"Hey, Sis," she answered.

you?" Selena

surprise. "I'm out having dinner.

when you're planning to leave." "Tonight," Jolie

pause before Selena asked, "What plan did you come

glanced at the tall man beside her and said,

no idea what you're talking about," Selena teased, her voice dripping with

closer through the banter. She decided to share more. "It's Gavin

listen to how casually you say his name, Selena said, nearly breaking character before catching herself. Clearing her throat, she added, "With him around, everything

leaving? When?" Jolie asked

couple of days," Selena

more time, she

you in Cloudflare City. I've never been there before," Jolie