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.

we head out?" she asked, her appetite

her plate, noting how little she'd eaten. She had clearly lost

without pushing her, grabbing

was at ten 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 shake the nervous energy building in her chest. Her phone suddenly buzzed, pulling her from her thoughts. She glanced at

"Hey, Sis," she answered.

are you?" Selena

out having dinner. Were you looking

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

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

beside her and

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

growing closer through the banter. She decided to share

character before catching herself. Clearing her throat, she

leaving? When?"

couple of

there were more time, she would've loved to see

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

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