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

noting how little she'd eaten. She had clearly

pushing her, grabbing

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 the

"Hey, Sis," she answered.

you?" Selena

in surprise. "I'm out having

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

before Selena asked, "What plan did you come up

tall man beside her and said, "You're asking when you

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

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

you say his name, Selena said, nearly breaking character before catching herself. Clearing her throat, she added, "With

leaving? When?" Jolie

couple of days," Selena

were more time, she would've loved to see her sister before

City. I've never been there before," Jolie said, her voice