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.

asked, her appetite long gone after everything that had

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

her, grabbing his jacket as they

loomed over her, Jolie couldn't shake the nervous energy building in her chest. Her

"Hey, Sis," she answered.

are you?" Selena

in surprise. "I'm out having dinner. Were you looking

to check when you're planning to

Selena asked, "What plan did you

glanced at the tall man beside her and said, "You're asking when you already

talking about," Selena teased, her voice

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

Clearing her throat, she added, "With him

leaving? When?"

the next couple

more time, she would've loved

in Cloudflare City.

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