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.

out?" she asked, her appetite long gone after

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

grabbing his jacket as they stood to

her, Jolie couldn't shake the nervous energy building in her chest. Her phone suddenly buzzed, pulling her from her thoughts. She glanced at the screen-it was Selena

"Hey, Sis," she answered.

you?"

surprise. "I'm out having dinner. Were

Selena replied. "I wanted to check when you're

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

at the tall man beside her and

what you're talking about," Selena teased, her voice dripping

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

Clearing her throat, she

leaving? When?"

next couple

If there were more time,

in Cloudflare City. I've never