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

how little she'd eaten. She had clearly

pushing her, grabbing his jacket as they stood

leaving for Francia loomed over her, Jolie couldn't shake the nervous energy building in her

"Hey, Sis," she answered.

you?" Selena

having dinner. Were

Selena replied. "I wanted to check when you're planning to leave." "Tonight," Jolie said

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

her and said, "You're asking when you

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

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

how casually you say his name, Selena said, nearly breaking character before catching herself. Clearing her throat, she added, "With him around, everything will be fine. Anyway, I'm about to leave Larbor City soon. Nothing else

leaving? When?"

couple of days," Selena

struck Jolie. If there were more time, she would've loved to see her sister

then. When I get back, I'll visit you in Cloudflare City. I've never been there